1957 Topps #334 Jerry Schoonmaker
Scarce fourth series: #265-352 is the tough run of the 1957 set — roughly twice as hard to find as the other series ("tough, not rare"). No documented reason survives; the best-researched account is that Topps printed the hastily assembled final series in quantity and left Series 4 with the shortest run.
About Jerry Schoonmaker
Jerald Lee "Jerry" Schoonmaker (December 14, 1933 - March 18, 2018) was an outfielder for the Washington Senators. A standout at the University of Missouri, he captained the Tigers and won a silver medal with the United States at the 1955 Pan American Games. Washington signed him in 1955 to a $30,000 bonus contract, but the era's Bonus Rule forced the club to keep him on its big-league roster rather than develop him in the minors. He debuted June 11, 1955, appearing in 20 games, then spent 1956 in military service before returning for 30 more games in 1957. Across those two seasons he hit .130 with 9 hits, a double, a triple, and one home run in 69 at-bats over 50 games. Finally sent down in 1958, he batted .222 in the minors before a metal sliver injured his left eye during offseason construction work, ending his career at 25. This 1957 Topps card comes from the scarce high-numbered Series Four, making it tougher to find than common-print teammates.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 490 | 0 | 6 | 96 | 205 | 114 | 45 | 24 | 0 |
| SGC | 40 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 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 Jerry Schoonmaker card?
It is card #334 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 Jerry Schoonmaker, Washington Senators.
Is the 1957 Topps #334 hard to find?
It is part of the scarce fourth series (#265-352), the toughest run of the set - roughly twice as hard to find as the other series. It is tough, not rare; there is no documented distribution reason, only that Series 4 had the shortest print run.
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.