Dave Sisler - 1957 Topps #56
1957 Topps #56 Dave Sisler
About Dave Sisler
The youngest son of Hall of Famer George Sisler and brother of big leaguer Dick, Dave Sisler took an unusual road to the majors: an academic scholarship to Princeton, where he pitched the Tigers to the 1951 College World Series before graduating magna cum laude in engineering. The Red Sox signed him for $40,000 in October 1952, and after two years of Army service he debuted in April 1956, going 9-8 and earning Boston writers' rookie-of-the-year honors. His 1957 Topps rookie card caught him at his peak — that spring he ran his career record against the Yankees to 4-0, briefly earning the tag "Yankee Killer" before a sore shoulder slowed him. Over seven seasons with Boston, Detroit, Washington, and Cincinnati he went 38-44 with 29 saves in 247 games, then spent three decades in finance, rising to vice chairman of A.G. Edwards.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 419 | 0 | 9 | 113 | 168 | 72 | 37 | 20 | 0 |
| SGC | 28 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 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 Dave Sisler card?
It is card #56 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 Sisler, Boston Red Sox.
Is the 1957 Topps Dave Sisler #56 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.