Cal Neeman - 1957 Topps #353
1957 Topps #353 Cal Neeman
About Cal Neeman
Calvin Amandus Neeman (1929-2015) was a right-handed catcher from Valmeyer, Illinois. Signed out of a 1949 tryout camp by Yankees scout Lou Maguolo, he spent six seasons in New York's farm system, interrupted by U.S. Army service during the Korean War, before the Chicago Cubs selected him in the December 1956 Rule 5 draft. Neeman made his major-league debut on April 16, 1957, singling off Warren Spahn, and enjoyed a standout rookie year: he led National League catchers in games caught, earned a spot on The Sporting News All-Rookie squad, and was voted the Cubs' most valuable player by his teammates, finishing ahead of Ernie Banks. He batted .258 with 10 home runs that season. Neeman played through 1963 with the Cubs, Phillies, Pirates, Indians, and Senators, retiring with a .224 average, 30 home runs, and 97 RBIs. This 1957 Topps card is his rookie card.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 546 | 1 | 28 | 194 | 178 | 98 | 32 | 15 | 0 |
| SGC | 43 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-07-05. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8). PSA counts are straight-graded (the +/Q qualifier rows are excluded).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1957 Topps Cal Neeman card?
It is card #353 of the 1957 Topps Baseball set - the 407-card, 2-1/2 by 3-1/2 inch set that was Topps' first at the modern standard card size, with full-color photography and complete career stats on the back. It pictures Cal Neeman, Chicago Cubs.
Is the 1957 Topps Cal Neeman #353 a rookie card?
Yes - it carries the rookie-card designation in the 1957 Topps set.
How many cards are in the 1957 Topps set?
407 numbered cards. Collectors usually count 408 because #176 Gene Baker exists in an error ('Bakep') and a corrected back. The PSA master set adds the 8 checklists, 4 contest cards and the Lucky Penny for 421 items.
Sources: PSA CardFacts, Beckett, BaseballCardPedia, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and hobby press-sheet research (Net54 / Topps Archives). Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-10.