1954-55 Topps #56 Edgar Laprade
About Edgar Laprade
Edgar “Beaver” Laprade — the nickname a nod to his industrious style in an era of enforcers called Wild Bill and Terrible Ted — spent all ten NHL seasons (1945–55) at center for the New York Rangers. A Port Arthur, Ontario product who starred for the 1939 Allan Cup-champion Bearcats and served in the army before turning pro at 26, he won the 1945–46 Calder Trophy, skated in four straight All-Star Games (1947–50), and took the 1949–50 Lady Byng after a single minor penalty all season — three of his ten campaigns ended with zero penalty minutes. That spring brought his closest brush with a Stanley Cup, a Game 7 overtime loss to Detroit on Pete Babando's goal in the 1950 Final. Card #56 isn't his rookie — it's the opposite bookend, issued during his farewell 1954–55 season, the last card of his playing days. The Hockey Hall of Fame called in 1993.
Sources: Wikipedia · Hockey-Reference · Hockey Hall of Fame
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 269 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 75 | 81 | 41 | 42 | 0 |
| SGC | 47 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 2 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-08-20. 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 1954-55 Topps Edgar Laprade card?
It is card #56 of the 1954-55 Topps Hockey set - Topps's first hockey issue, 60 cards at the larger 2-5/8 by 3-3/4 inch pre-1957 size. It pictures Edgar Laprade with the New York Rangers.
Is Edgar Laprade in the Hockey Hall of Fame?
Yes - Edgar Laprade was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1993. Sixteen of the set's 60 cards picture Hall of Famers.
How many cards are in the 1954-55 Topps Hockey set?
60 cards - 15 each for the Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers, interleaved through the numbering. Topps's first hockey set covered the four US-based NHL clubs; Parkhurst continued to cover all six teams. Topps's next hockey set came in 1957-58.
Sources: Trading Card Database, Cardboard Connection, hockeydb, the Hockey Hall of Fame roll call, Hockey-Reference, and the 1951-55 Parkhurst checklists, PSA & SGC population reports. Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-10-05.
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