1957 Topps #363 Eddie Kasko
About Eddie Kasko
Eddie Kasko (1931-2020) was a slick-fielding infielder who broke into pro ball in 1949 and, after six minor-league seasons and two years of Army service during the Korean War, debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals on April 18, 1957. His 1957 Topps card captures that rookie year, when he played mostly third base in 134 games and hit .273. Traded to Cincinnati after 1958, he became the Reds' regular shortstop and third baseman, was voted team MVP by Cincinnati writers in 1960, and earned a 1961 National League All-Star selection. That fall he starred in the 1961 World Series against the Yankees, starting all five games at short and leading the Reds with seven hits for a .318 average in a losing effort. Kasko also played for Houston and Boston, retiring in 1966 with 935 career hits. He later managed the Red Sox from 1970 to 1973, developing Carlton Fisk and Dwight Evans, then ran the club's scouting. He was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2010.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 541 | 0 | 12 | 166 | 204 | 93 | 44 | 22 | 0 |
| SGC | 37 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 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 Eddie Kasko card?
It is card #363 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 Eddie Kasko, St. Louis Cardinals.
Is the 1957 Topps Eddie Kasko #363 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.