1957 Topps #124 Dave Philley
About Dave Philley
A rugged switch-hitting outfielder from Paris, Texas — he learned to bat right-handed after breaking his left arm falling from a tree at age eight — Dave Philley signed with the White Sox in 1940, debuted in September 1941, then served four years in the Army during World War II. Chicago's regular center fielder from 1947, he led American League outfielders in assists three times, hit .303 for the 1953 Athletics, and started two games of the 1954 World Series for Cleveland's pennant winners. A May 1956 six-player trade brought him back to the White Sox — the brief second stint this card captures before he moved on to Detroit during 1957. Philley then became baseball's premier pinch hitter: eight straight pinch hits to close 1958 with the Phillies and a ninth to open 1959, still a major-league record, plus an American League-record 24 pinch hits in 1961 at age 41. He retired in 1962 with 1,700 hits and a .270 average, returning to his 557-acre cattle ranch.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 493 | 1 | 19 | 166 | 150 | 86 | 37 | 34 | 0 |
| SGC | 24 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-07-05. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1957 Topps Dave Philley card?
It is card #124 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 Dave Philley, Chicago White Sox.
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 2026-10-13.