Gus Bell
Baseball • 1957 Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1957
Brand & Set
Topps - 1957 Topps Baseball
Card Number
#224
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Good (G 2)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded PSA 2: $15.00 - $25.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for similar raw condition (VG range) fluctuate between $8 and $15. PSA 6 or 7 examples range from $50 to $100+.
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy corner rounding, visible edge wear and whitening, surface scuffs, and significant top-to-bottom centering issues. There appears to be a possible crease or surface indent on the left side of the black border area.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of authentication and grading fees (approx. $19-$25) would likely exceed the final market value of the card in its current condition (Estimated PSA 2).
Card Description
Features Gus Bell of the Cincinnati Redlegs as an Outfielder. The card design is from the iconic 1957 Topps set, which was the first year Topps used color photography and the modern card size (2.5" x 3.5"). It features a close-up portrait in a circular frame against a dark background with a facsimile autograph.
Notable Features
Facsimile autograph (printed on card), Cincinnati Redlegs team designation, part of the transition year for Topps card dimensions.
Authentication Notes
Card stock and printing patterns (visible dot matrix) appear consistent with mid-1950s Topps production. Natural paper aging/toning is evident on the borders.
Scanned: 2026-06-03T22:41:21.931143