1957 Topps #174 Willie Jones
About Willie Jones
Willie Edward "Puddin' Head" Jones (1925-1983) was a slick-fielding third baseman signed by Phillies scout Johnny Nee in late 1946, after starring for the semipro Bennettsville Red Sox in South Carolina. His nickname traced to a popular novelty song of the era, "Wooden Head, Puddin' Head Jones." Debuting with Philadelphia in 1947, he became the everyday third baseman in 1949 and held the job through 1959, later finishing with Cleveland and Cincinnati (1959-1961). A two-time All-Star (1950, 1951), Jones enjoyed his best year with the 1950 "Whiz Kids" pennant winners, posting career highs of 25 home runs, 88 RBIs, 100 runs and 163 hits, then batting .286 in a World Series the Yankees swept. Renowned for his glove, he led NL third basemen in fielding average five straight years (1952-1956) and again in 1958. Over 15 seasons he hit .258 with 190 home runs and 812 RBIs. Before Mike Schmidt, he was regarded as the finest third baseman in Phillies history and is enshrined on the club's Wall of Fame.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 481 | 0 | 20 | 154 | 182 | 64 | 43 | 18 | 0 |
| SGC | 31 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 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 Willie Jones card?
It is card #174 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 Willie Jones, 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.