1957 Topps #112 Tom Brewer
About Tom Brewer
Thomas Austin Brewer (1931–2018) signed with the Boston Red Sox out of Elon College in April 1951 for a $6,000 bonus, went 19-3 in Class D, then gave two years to the Army before debuting at Fenway Park on April 18, 1954. The right-hander spent all eight of his big-league seasons (1954–61) in Boston, going 91-82 with a 4.00 ERA, 733 strikeouts, 75 complete games, and 13 shutouts, with double-digit wins seven years running. His 1957 Topps card caught him at his peak: in 1956 he'd gone 19-9 with a 3.50 ERA and four shutouts, made his lone All-Star team, and been denied a shot at 20 wins when his manager rested his arm; he followed with a 16-13, 15-complete-game 1957. Fast enough to pinch-run and a solid hitter, Brewer retired at 30 with shoulder trouble, then spent 25 years as a South Carolina probation officer and coached Cheraw High pitchers on a field later named for him.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 432 | 0 | 8 | 128 | 159 | 79 | 38 | 20 | 0 |
| SGC | 30 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
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 Tom Brewer card?
It is card #112 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 Tom Brewer, Boston Red Sox.
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.