Stan Lopata - 1957 Topps #119
1957 Topps #119 Stan Lopata
About Stan Lopata
A decorated World War II veteran — Bronze Star and Purple Heart with the 14th Armored Division — Stan Lopata signed with the Phillies in 1946 and debuted in September 1948. The Detroit-area son of Polish immigrants, dubbed "Big Stash" in the press for his surname and 6-foot-2, 210-pound frame, caught for Philadelphia through 1958 before finishing with the Milwaukee Braves in 1959-60. With the 1950 Whiz Kids he made the famous ninth-inning tag on Cal Abrams off Richie Ashburn's throw in the pennant-clincher, then struck out for the final out of the Yankees' World Series sweep. After Rogers Hornsby's 1954 batting advice, Lopata adopted a radical crouch stance — and, as the first National League catcher to wear glasses, became an All-Star in 1955 and 1956, slugging 32 homers with 95 RBIs in 1956, then a Phillies record for right-handed hitters. This card catches him fresh off that career year; he retired with 116 home runs in 853 games.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 423 | 1 | 16 | 131 | 146 | 67 | 38 | 24 | 0 |
| SGC | 32 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 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 Stan Lopata card?
It is card #119 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 Stan Lopata, 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 2026-07-05.