Jim Finigan - 1957 Topps #248
1957 Topps #248 Jim Finigan
About Jim Finigan
Jim Finigan came out of Quincy, Illinois, signed into the Yankees system, and lost two seasons to Army service during the Korean War before reaching the majors — via the eleven-player Vic Power trade that sent him to the Philadelphia Athletics in December 1953. His 1954 rookie year was superb: a .302 average, an All-Star nod, a Sporting News All-Rookie selection alongside Hank Aaron and Ernie Banks, and runner-up to Bob Grim for AL Rookie of the Year. In 1955 he out-polled Al Rosen to start the All-Star Game at third base and homered in the Kansas City A's inaugural game. Dealt to Detroit in December 1956 in the Ned Garver trade, he hit .270 as a part-time third baseman in 1957 — his lone Tiger season, captured on this card. He finished with the Giants and Orioles, batting .264 over six seasons, and died in 1981 at 52 in his hometown, where he was set to become Quincy College's athletic director.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 570 | 1 | 34 | 199 | 190 | 90 | 36 | 20 | 0 |
| SGC | 30 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 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 Finigan card?
It is card #248 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 Finigan, Detroit Tigers.
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.