1955 Topps #127 Dale Long
1955 Topps #127 Dale Long
About Dale Long
A left-handed-hitting first baseman born in 1926 in Springfield, Missouri, Dale Long broke into pro ball in the mid-1940s and reached the majors in 1951. Over 10 big-league seasons (1951-1963) he batted .267 with 132 home runs and 467 RBI in 1,013 games for eight clubs, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cubs, Giants, Yankees and Senators; this 1955 Topps card is his rookie card. In 1956 with Pittsburgh he authored one of the game's most famous feats, homering in eight consecutive games (May 19-28) - a major-league record since matched only by Don Mattingly (1987) and Ken Griffey Jr. (1993) and still the sole National League mark - and started the All-Star Game at first base for the NL. In 1958 with the Cubs he became the first left-handed-throwing catcher in the majors since 1902. He won a title with the 1962 Yankees, and in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series delivered a ninth-inning pinch single that tied it 9-9 just before Bill Mazeroski's walk-off. Long died in 1991.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 861 | 0 | 17 | 190 | 272 | 192 | 115 | 74 | 1 |
| SGC | 77 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 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 Dale Long card?
It is card #127 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the Pittsburgh Pirates player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1955 Topps Dale Long valuable?
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