Jim Brosnan - 1957 Topps #155
1957 Topps #155 Jim Brosnan
About Jim Brosnan
James Patrick Brosnan (1929-2014) was a right-handed relief pitcher who signed with the Chicago Cubs organization in 1946 and debuted in the majors in 1954. He pitched for the Cubs (1954-1958), St. Louis Cardinals (1958-1959), Cincinnati Reds (1959-1963), and Chicago White Sox (1963), appearing in 385 games and finishing 55-47 with a 3.54 ERA and 68 saves. Teammate Frank Robinson dubbed him "The Professor" for his bookish habits, glasses, and pipe. Brosnan enjoyed his best years in Cincinnati, posting a 2.36 ERA in 1960 and helping the Reds win the 1961 National League pennant with 16 saves; he pitched in the World Series, which the Reds lost to the Yankees in five games. He is best remembered as an author: his candid 1959 diary "The Long Season" and its sequel "Pennant Race" pioneered the honest insider baseball memoir that inspired Jim Bouton's "Ball Four." This 1957 Topps card captures Brosnan during his early Cubs tenure.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 386 | 0 | 10 | 114 | 149 | 67 | 25 | 21 | 0 |
| SGC | 20 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 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 Jim Brosnan card?
It is card #155 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 Jim Brosnan, Chicago Cubs.
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.