Joe Margoneri - 1957 Topps #191
1957 Topps #191 Joe Margoneri
About Joe Margoneri
Joseph Emanuel Margoneri, a left-handed pitcher born January 13, 1930, in Somerset, Pennsylvania, signed with the New York Giants in 1950. His path to the majors was interrupted by Army service at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio from 1952 to 1953. Before reaching the big leagues, he authored a memorable feat in winter ball: pitching a complete game in the closing contest of the 1955 Caribbean Series, he handed the champion Santurce Cangrejeros their only defeat, 7-2, against a lineup featuring future Hall of Famers Roberto Clemente and Willie Mays. Margoneri debuted for the Giants on April 25, 1956, going 6-6 with a 3.93 ERA as a rotation starter. In 1957 he worked almost exclusively as a left-handed specialist out of the bullpen, making his final appearance on June 3. Over two seasons he compiled a 7-7 record and 4.29 ERA in 36 games. This 1957 Topps card is his lone Topps issue and rookie card.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 574 | 0 | 13 | 188 | 193 | 109 | 46 | 25 | 0 |
| SGC | 32 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 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 Joe Margoneri card?
It is card #191 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 Joe Margoneri, New York Giants.
Is the 1957 Topps Joe Margoneri #191 a rookie card?
Yes - it carries the rookie-card designation in the 1957 Topps set.
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.