Hi everyone, it’s Matt from Graded Card Investor and today I’m sharing the latest list of the most valuable 1957 Topps baseball cards sold.
- Historical Significance: The 1957 Topps set is renowned for its many firsts and rarities. It’s widely sought after by collectors due to key cards like Brooks Robinson’s rookie card, Roy Campanella’s final regular issue, and a unique card of Hank Aaron batting left-handed. The set ranges from card #1, Ted Williams, to #407, Yankee Power Hitters, marking it as a true classic.
- Design and Photography: This set marked a shift to actual color photographs, replacing the hand-colored black and white images of the past. The result is a set of cards with a clean, attractive design that stands out as one of Topps’ most visually appealing offerings.
- Set Composition: The set was released in five series, with cards #265-352 being particularly rare. Notably, this set introduced expanded lifetime statistics for each player.
- Card Size Standardization: The 1957 set introduced the now-standard card size of 2 1/2″ by 3 1/2″, a format that was immediately embraced by collectors.
Remember, the market is always changing, so focus on the card grades – often the image shows a PSA 8, but the highest sale might be of a higher grade. Generally, this list is in ascending order of value, starting with the least expensive and ending with the most valuable card.
1957 Topps Al Kaline #125
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: December 2020
- Sale Price: $1,620
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Market Analysis: 1957 Topps Al Kaline Baseball Card #125
- Supply: PSA has graded 2,733 of the 1957 Topps Al Kaline cards with none grading gem mint 10, 33 mint 9, 325 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1957 Topps Roy Campanella #210
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Robert Edward Auctions
- Sale Date: September 2023
- Sale Price: $2,160
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Market Analysis: 1957 Topps Roy Campanella Baseball Card #210
- Supply: PSA has graded 3,286 of the 1957 Topps Roy Campanella cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 29 mint 9, 341 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
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1957 Topps Warren Spahn #90
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Memory Lane, Inc.
- Sale Date: January 2023
- Sale Price: $5,918
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Market Analysis: 1957 Topps Warren Spahn Baseball Card #90
- Supply: PSA has graded 2,459 of the 1957 Topps Warren Spahn cards with 2 grading gem mint 10, 32 mint 9, 264 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
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1957 Topps Yogi Berra #2
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Robert Edward Auctions
- Sale Date: April 2021
- Sale Price: $5,760
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Market Analysis: 1957 Topps Yogi Berra Baseball Card #2
- Supply: PSA has graded 3,302 of the 1957 Topps Yogi Berra baseball cards with none grading gem mint 10, 18 mint 9, 237 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
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1957 Topps Willie Mays #10
- Grade: PSA 8
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: July 2023
- Sale Price: $6,600
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Market Analysis: 1957 Topps Willie Mays Baseball Card #10
- Supply: PSA has graded 5,652 of the 1957 Topps Willie Mays cards with 27 grading mint 9, 288 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
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Overview: Willie Mays is low on the list in value because none of his PSA 9 examples have recently sold. The most recent high-end example was a PSA 8 sold by Heritage Auctions in July 2023 for $6,600. Check back for updates to see what a PSA 9 sells for, if one of the 27 surface at auction.
1957 Topps Ernie Banks #55
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Memory Lane, Inc.
- Sale Date:January 2023
- Sale Price: $7,075
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Market Analysis: 1957 Topps Ernie Banks Baseball Card #55
- Supply: PSA has graded 3,893 of the 1957 Topps Ernie Banks cards with 1 grading gem mint 10, 37 mint 9, 270 NM-MT 8 and the remaining Nm 7 or less.
1957 Topps Roberto Clemente #76
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Memory Lane, Inc.
- Sale Date: September 2023
- Sale Price: $14,146
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Market Analysis: 1957 Topps Roberto Clemente Baseball Card #76
- Supply: PSA has graded 6,182 of the 1957 Topps Roberto Clemente cards with one grading gem mint 10, 46 mint 9, 445 NM-MT 8 and the remaining Nm 7 or less.
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1957 Topps Don Drysdale RC #18
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Robert Edward Auctions
- Sale Date: August 2023
- Sale Price: $24,600
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Market Analysis: 1957 Topps Don Drysdale Rookie Card #18
- Supply: PSA has graded 4,758 of the 1957 Topps Don Drysdale rookie cards with none grading gem mint 10, 17 mint 9, 200 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
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1957 Topps Frank Robinson RC #35
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Robert Edward Auctions
- Sale Date: August 2023
- Sale Price: $27,600
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Market Analysis: 1957 Topps Frank Robinson Rookie Card #35
- Supply: PSA has graded 6,142 of the 1957 Topps Frank Robinson rookie cards with none grading gem mint 10, 26 mint 9, 329 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
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1957 Topps Brooks Robinson RC #328
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Memory Lane, Inc.
- Sale Date: May 2023
- Sale Price: $29,724
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Market Analysis: 1957 Topps Brooks Robinson Rookie Card #328
- Supply: PSA has graded 4,328 of the 1957 Topps Brooks Robinson rookie cards with one grading gem mint 10, 35 mint 9, 336 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
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1957 Topps Sandy Koufax #320
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Memory Lane, Inc.
- Sale Date: October 2020
- Sale Price: $32,769
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Market Analysis: 1957 Topps Sandy Koufax Baseball Card #320
- Supply: PSA has graded 3,702 of the 1957 Topps Sandy Koufax cards with none grading gem mint 10, 11 mint 9, 189 NM-MT 8 and the remaining Nm 7 or less.
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- PSA 9 sold by Memory Lane, Inc. in October 2020 for $32,769
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1957 Topps Hank Aaron #20
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Robert Edward Auctions
- Sale Date: July 2023
- Sale Price: $37,200
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Market Analysis: 1957 Topps Hank Aaron Baseball Card #20
- Supply: PSA has graded 5,506 of the 1957 Topps Hank Aaron cards with none grading gem mint 10, 34 mint 9, 316 NM-MT 8 and the remaining Nm 7 or less.
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1957 Topps Ted Williams #1
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: January 2023
- Sale Price: $55,200
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Market Analysis: 1957 Topps Ted Williams Baseball Card #1
- Supply: PSA has graded 3,702 of the 1957 Topps Ted Williams cards with none grading gem mint 10, 11 mint 9, 189 NM-MT 8 and the remaining Nm 7 or less.
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1957 Topps Mickey Mantle #95
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Robert Edward Auctions
- Sale Date: April 2022
- Sale Price: $180,000
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Market Analysis: 1957 Topps Mickey Mantle #95
- Supply: PSA has graded 7,972 of the ’57 Topps Mantle cards with one grading gem mint 10, 22 mint 9, and 278 NM-MT 8.
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The Ghost of Babe Ruth in Mickey Mantle’s 1957 Card
Overview: The Mickey Mantle 1957 Topps #95 card stands out, not for its rarity, but for its popularity and an intriguing background element dubbed the “Ghost of Babe Ruth.” This phantom shape, theorized to be a ‘photoshopped’ maintenance worker, adds to the card’s fame and collectors’ interest.
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Conclusion
When assessing 1957 Topps baseball cards, their condition is key to determining value, with near-mint and mint cards fetching high prices due to their scarcity in top condition. Collectors should consider PSA 7 or 6 grades for affordability, while those on a budget might go for PSA 2 or 3 cards, which are much cheaper.
It’s important to research thoroughly, invest wisely, and be cautious of counterfeits. Keep checking for updates and share your thoughts on top 1957 Topps cards for collecting. Thanks for reading, and enjoy your card collecting journey!
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From a young age, Matt dove deep into sports card valuation, turning to esteemed price guides like Beckett and Tuff Stuff. Eventually he extended to Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!. With a vision to sustain and nurture the hobby he loved, Matt established the ‘Graded Card Investor’ YouTube channel and website. He aims to foster a healthy community and offer invaluable insights to those entering the world of sports cards and TCGs. His depth of understanding, from the card market’s 2020 pinnacle to its 1990s valleys, is consistently fortified by meticulous research.
