1955 Topps #26 Dick Groat
1955 Topps #26 Dick Groat
About Dick Groat
A shortstop and two-sport star, Dick Groat signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates in June 1952 straight out of Duke University, where he was a two-time basketball All-American and national College Player of the Year, and reached the majors with no minor-league experience. After a year of Army service, he settled in as the Pirates' everyday shortstop, pairing with second baseman Bill Mazeroski to form one of the era's best double-play combinations. His peak came in 1960, when he won the National League batting title at .325 and was named NL MVP - the first Pirate ever to win the award - while anchoring Pittsburgh's World Series champions. He won a second title with the 1964 St. Louis Cardinals and was an eight-time All-Star. Groat also played for the Phillies and Giants, retiring after 1967 with a .286 average, 2,138 hits, 39 home runs, and 707 RBI over 1,929 games. He died in 2023 at age 92.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 799 | 0 | 1 | 82 | 179 | 264 | 137 | 136 | 0 |
| SGC | 100 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 20 | 31 | 31 | 1 |
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 Dick Groat card?
It is card #26 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the Pittsburgh Pirates player.
Is the 1955 Topps Dick Groat valuable?
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Sources: Trading Card Database, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Baseball-Almanac. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.