Gus Triandos - 1957 Topps #156
1957 Topps #156 Gus Triandos
About Gus Triandos
Gus Triandos (1930-2013), a burly 6-foot-3 catcher, was signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent in 1948 and reached the majors briefly with them in 1953. Buried behind Yogi Berra, he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles, where under manager Paul Richards he became the everyday catcher and one of the American League's premier power-hitting backstops. In 1958 he belted 30 home runs, tying Berra's AL single-season record for catchers, and caught Hoyt Wilhelm's no-hitter, the first in Orioles history. Six years later, with the Phillies, he handled Jim Bunning's 1964 perfect game, making him the first catcher to catch no-hitters in both leagues. A four-time All-Star, he earned the nickname 'Tremendous Triandos' during his 1953 season with the Birmingham Barons for his massive frame. Famously slow-footed, he stole just one base in his career. He finished with 167 homers and was inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame in 1981. This is his second Topps card as an Oriole.
Sources: Wikipedia · Baseball-Reference · SABR
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 473 | 0 | 12 | 140 | 176 | 81 | 41 | 23 | 0 |
| SGC | 34 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 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).
Find this card
Search T206 Cards Find on eBay
As an eBay Partner Network affiliate, T206Cards.com may earn from qualifying purchases.
Related cards
More Baltimore Orioles cards:
- #11 George Zuverink
- #14 Bob Nieman
- #17 Billy Gardner
- #26 Bob Boyd
- #43 Connie Johnson
- #59 Dick Williams
- #106 Ray Moore
- #116 Mike Fornieles
- #146 Don Ferrarese
- #151 Willie Miranda
- #184 Tito Francona
- #194 Hal Brown
- #230 George Kell
- #236 Joe Ginsberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1957 Topps Gus Triandos card?
It is card #156 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 Gus Triandos, Baltimore Orioles.
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.