Frank Thomas - 1957 Topps #140
1957 Topps #140 Frank Thomas
About Frank Thomas
Frank Joseph Thomas (1929-2023) was a slugging outfielder, third baseman, and first baseman who signed with his hometown Pittsburgh Pirates and reached the majors on August 17, 1951, at Forbes Field. A right-handed power hitter, he broke through with 30 home runs and 102 RBIs in his first full season in 1953 and earned National League All-Star selections in 1954, 1955, and 1958. His finest year came in 1958, when he set career highs of 35 home runs and 109 RBIs and started the All-Star Game at third base, which Thomas called his proudest accomplishment because the players chose the starters; that August he hit three consecutive home runs against Cincinnati. After his 1951-1958 run in Pittsburgh, he played for the Reds, Cubs, Braves, Mets, Phillies, and Astros. As an original 1962 New York Met, he powered the expansion club with 34 home runs. Over 16 seasons he batted .266 with 286 home runs and 962 RBIs across 1,766 games. This card captures him mid-career as a Pirates cornerstone.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 571 | 0 | 27 | 200 | 193 | 90 | 39 | 22 | 0 |
| SGC | 41 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 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 Frank Thomas card?
It is card #140 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 Frank Thomas, Pittsburgh Pirates.
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.