Ozzie Virgil - 1957 Topps #365
1957 Topps #365 Ozzie Virgil
Series 5 short print: one of 11 sheet-verified short prints. Series 5's 55 cards fill five press rows, and this card's row C ran four times per full sheet versus five for the rest (about 20% short). Source: the Topps Archives / Mark Pekrul uncut-sheet study (2026).
About Ozzie Virgil
Osvaldo José Virgil Pichardo (born May 17, 1932, in Monte Cristi) broke ground as the first Dominican-born player in the major leagues. Signed by New York Giants scout George Mack in 1953 for a $300 bonus, he debuted for the Giants on September 23, 1956, at the Polo Grounds. A versatile utility man who was primarily a third baseman, Virgil played every position except pitcher and center field across parts of nine seasons (1956-1969) with the Giants, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, and Pittsburgh Pirates, batting .231 with 174 hits over 324 games. On June 6, 1958, he became the first player of color for the Tigers, and in his Briggs Stadium home debut he went 5-for-5, a moment he called his greatest baseball thrill. He later coached third base for 19 seasons, including the Padres' 1984 National League pennant. His son Ozzie Virgil Jr. became a two-time All-Star catcher. This 1957 Topps issue is Virgil's rookie card, a scarce Series 5 short print.
Sources: Wikipedia · Baseball-Reference · SABR
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 494 | 0 | 8 | 130 | 197 | 98 | 35 | 23 | 3 |
| SGC | 41 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 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 Ozzie Virgil card?
It is card #365 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 Ozzie Virgil, New York Giants.
Is the 1957 Topps #365 a short print?
Yes - it is one of 11 sheet-verified Series 5 short prints. Its press-sheet row ran about 20% fewer times than the other rows, per the Topps Archives uncut-sheet study. It is single-sourced research, so the label is attributed rather than a catalog standard.
Is the 1957 Topps Ozzie Virgil #365 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 2026-07-05.