1955 Topps #38 Bob Turley
1955 Topps #38 Bob Turley
About Bob Turley
Signed by the St. Louis Browns in 1948 for a $600 bonus, right-hander Bob Turley reached the majors in 1951 and pitched 12 seasons (through 1963) for the Browns/Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels, and Boston Red Sox. A three-time All-Star (1954, 1955, 1958) with an overpowering fastball, he led the American League in strikeouts in 1954 and in wins (21) in 1958. That 1958 season was his masterpiece: he won the Cy Young Award (then given to just one pitcher in all of baseball) and was named World Series MVP - the first reliever ever so honored - after throwing a Game 5 shutout to stave off elimination and winning Game 7 in relief as the Yankees rallied from a 3-1 deficit against Milwaukee. He also won a 1956 World Series ring. Nicknamed "Bullet Bob" after Look magazine clocked his fastball at 98 mph, Turley finished 101-85 with a 3.64 ERA and 1,265 strikeouts. He is not in the Hall of Fame.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 896 | 0 | 12 | 151 | 235 | 231 | 140 | 127 | 0 |
| SGC | 98 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 36 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-26. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8); totals are summed across each grader's listed variations.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1955 Topps Bob Turley card?
It is card #38 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the New York Yankees player.
Is the 1955 Topps Bob Turley valuable?
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