Don Ferrarese - 1957 Topps #146
1957 Topps #146 Don Ferrarese
About Don Ferrarese
Donald Hugh Ferrarese (June 19, 1929 - November 4, 2024) was a left-handed pitcher, born in Oakland, California, who turned pro in 1948 and reached the majors in 1955. A slight 5-foot-9 lefty who batted right, he was nicknamed "Midget." He debuted with the Baltimore Orioles on April 11, 1955, and it was in Baltimore that he authored his signature efforts: on May 5, 1956, he struck out 13 Cleveland batters in a 2-1 complete-game loss, and on May 12, 1956, he carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the New York Yankees before Andy Carey broke it up, settling for a two-hit shutout. Ferrarese pitched for the Orioles (1955-57), Cleveland Indians (1958-59), Chicago White Sox (1960), Philadelphia Phillies (1961-62) and St. Louis Cardinals (1962). On May 26, 1959, he smacked three doubles in one game off White Sox starter Dick Donovan. He was never an All-Star, finishing 19-36 with a 4.00 ERA and 350 strikeouts. This 1957 Topps card captures him during his Orioles years.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 623 | 2 | 46 | 256 | 185 | 83 | 34 | 17 | 0 |
| SGC | 38 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 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 Don Ferrarese card?
It is card #146 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 Don Ferrarese, Baltimore Orioles.
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 2026-07-05.