Eddie Robinson - 1957 Topps #238
1957 Topps #238 Eddie Robinson
About Eddie Robinson
Eddie Robinson signed into pro ball with Knoxville in 1939 for a $300 bonus and debuted with Cleveland in 1942, then lost three seasons to Navy service in World War II, where a botched leg operation nearly ended his career. The left-handed-hitting first baseman started for the Indians' 1948 World Series champions, batting .300 in the Series, and made four All-Star teams (1949, 1951-53). His best year came with the 1951 White Sox: 29 homers and 117 RBI, both third in the American League. Ted Williams called him "the most underrated and best clutch hitter I ever played against." This card catches Robinson's farewell tour — he split his final 1957 season among Detroit, Cleveland, and Baltimore. He finished with 172 home runs and 723 RBI, later served as general manager of the Braves and Rangers, and died in 2021 at age 100 as baseball's oldest living former major leaguer.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 480 | 1 | 35 | 163 | 143 | 85 | 34 | 18 | 1 |
| SGC | 40 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 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 Eddie Robinson card?
It is card #238 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 Robinson, Detroit Tigers.
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.