1957 Topps #341 Don Gross
Scarce fourth series: #265-352 is the tough run of the 1957 set — roughly twice as hard to find as the other series ("tough, not rare"). No documented reason survives; the best-researched account is that Topps printed the hastily assembled final series in quantity and left Series 4 with the shortest run.
About Don Gross
Donald John Gross (June 30, 1931 - August 10, 2017) was a left-handed pitcher born in Weidman, Michigan. He became a lefty after breaking his right arm in a washing machine at age seven. Signed by Cincinnati out of Michigan State, he reached the majors in 1955 and pitched for the Redlegs (1955-1957) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1958-1960), going 20-22 with a 3.73 ERA over 145 games. In 1957 The Sporting News listed him among the National League's best young pitchers; on May 28 he no-hit Milwaukee for 7 1/3 innings before losing 1-0 to Warren Spahn. That December he was traded for Bob Purkey, who became an All-Star, making the deal one of Pittsburgh's regrettable ones. This scarce Series Four #341 is his Topps rookie card.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 456 | 0 | 6 | 124 | 146 | 107 | 50 | 23 | 0 |
| SGC | 32 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 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 Don Gross card?
It is card #341 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 Gross, Cincinnati Redlegs.
Is the 1957 Topps #341 hard to find?
It is part of the scarce fourth series (#265-352), the toughest run of the set - roughly twice as hard to find as the other series. It is tough, not rare; there is no documented distribution reason, only that Series 4 had the shortest print run.
Is the 1957 Topps Don Gross #341 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 2026-10-13.