1957 Topps #224 Marv Blaylock
About Marv Blaylock
Marv Blaylock, a left-handed-hitting first baseman from Fort Smith, Arkansas, signed with the New York Giants in 1947 and debuted as a pinch hitter on September 26, 1950 — his only game for New York. After four more seasons in the minors he resurfaced with the Philadelphia Phillies, appearing in 113 games in 1955 and enjoying his best year in 1956, when he started 110 games at first base, batted .254, and ranked fourth on the team with ten home runs. This card caught him at that peak; in 1957 he lost the job to rookie Ed Bouchee and was sent to Triple-A. He made his final big-league at-bat unforgettable, though — a pinch-hit home run off Brooklyn's René Valdés in an 8–4 loss at Connie Mack Stadium on September 28, 1957. Blaylock finished at .235 with 15 home runs in 287 games; he died in Conway, Arkansas, in 1993.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 513 | 4 | 27 | 183 | 155 | 84 | 35 | 24 | 1 |
| SGC | 33 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-07-05. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1957 Topps Marv Blaylock card?
It is card #224 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 Marv Blaylock, Philadelphia Phillies.
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 2026-10-13.