1957 Topps #327 Jim Pendleton
Uncorrected error: Born in '24, not '26 It was never corrected, so there is only one version of the card.
The #176 "Bakep" error: the back header reads "EUGENF W. BAKEP," the whole name garbled on the printing plate. It is the ONLY error Topps corrected in 1957, which is why the error back carries the premium — a PSA population near 215, topping out at PSA 8.
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 Jim Pendleton
James Edward Pendleton (1924-1996) broke into pro ball as a shortstop with the Negro leagues' Chicago American Giants in 1948, hitting .301, before signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers organization in 1949 as the only Black player in the American Association at the time. Blocked in the Dodgers' system, he reached the majors as an outfielder with the Milwaukee Braves, debuting April 17, 1953, at age 29. That August 30 he homered three times against the Pirates to become just the second rookie in big-league history to do so, joining teammate Eddie Mathews, who had managed the feat a year earlier. Pendleton batted .299 as a rookie and played eight seasons for the Braves, Pirates, Reds, and Houston Colt .45s, appearing for the inaugural 1962 Houston club at age 38 and finishing with 444 games, 19 home runs, and a .259 average. This scarce Series Four card carries a birth-year error listing 1926 rather than 1924 - a legacy of the two years Pendleton shaved off his age when he signed.
Sources: Wikipedia · Baseball-Reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 478 | 0 | 7 | 128 | 179 | 104 | 39 | 21 | 0 |
| SGC | 38 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 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 Pendleton card?
It is card #327 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 Pendleton, Pittsburgh Pirates.
Is the 1957 Topps #327 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 2026-07-10.