1957 Topps #200 Gil McDougald
About Gil McDougald
Gilbert James McDougald (1928-2010) signed with the New York Yankees for scout Joe Devine in 1948 and hit above .335 at three minor league stops before debuting on April 20, 1951. A versatile infielder who split his career between second base, shortstop, and third base, he won the 1951 American League Rookie of the Year award, narrowly beating Minnie Minoso. Known for an unconventional stance with his legs splayed open and bat cocked at the waist, McDougald was a five-time All-Star, named at three different positions. Across ten seasons (1951-1960) he reached eight pennants and won five World Series (1951-53, 1956, 1958), hitting a grand slam and leading the 1951 Series with seven RBIs. On May 7, 1957, his line drive struck Cleveland pitcher Herb Score in the eye; McDougald vowed to quit if Score lost his sight, and the incident haunted him. He retired after 1960 rather than face the expansion draft, finishing at .276 with 112 home runs and 576 RBIs.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 753 | 3 | 22 | 196 | 207 | 178 | 92 | 54 | 1 |
| SGC | 90 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 14 | 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 Gil McDougald card?
It is card #200 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 Gil McDougald, New York Yankees.
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.