1957 Topps #330 Jim Wilson
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 Wilson
James Alger Wilson (February 20, 1922 - September 2, 1986) was a right-handed pitcher whose 16-year pro career nearly ended before it began: on August 8, 1945, as a Boston Red Sox rookie, a Hank Greenberg line drive fractured his skull, leaving a half-inch depression, yet he recovered fully over the winter. Signed by the Red Sox in 1943 after semipro ball in Oregon, Wilson pitched for the Red Sox, Browns, Athletics, Braves, Orioles and White Sox, going 86-89 with a 4.01 ERA. His signature moment came on June 12, 1954, when he threw a 2-0 no-hitter against the Phillies - the first no-hitter in Milwaukee Braves history. A three-time All-Star (1954-1956), Wilson enjoyed his finest season with the 1957 White Sox, winning a career-high 15 games against 8 losses and leading the American League with five shutouts. After retiring he became a scout and executive, serving as the first executive director of the Major League Scouting Bureau. This scarce Series Four card captures him during that standout 1957 campaign.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 523 | 0 | 19 | 202 | 155 | 93 | 37 | 17 | 0 |
| SGC | 29 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 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 Wilson card?
It is card #330 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 Wilson, Chicago White Sox.
Is the 1957 Topps #330 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.