1955 Topps #28 Ernie Banks
1955 Topps #28 Ernie Banks
Ernie Banks' second-year card (rookie is 1954 Topps), with a vivid red background - one of the best-looking cards in the set.
About Ernie Banks
Ernie Banks, "Mr. Cub," began in pro ball with the Negro Leagues' Kansas City Monarchs in 1950, and after Army service the Monarchs sold his contract to the Chicago Cubs, for whom he debuted September 17, 1953 as the first African-American player in franchise history. A right-handed slugger, he starred at shortstop before shifting to first base in 1962, spending his entire 19-season career (1953-1971) with the Cubs. A 14-time All-Star, he won back-to-back NL MVP Awards in 1958 and 1959, becoming the first National Leaguer to win consecutive MVPs, and captured a 1960 Gold Glove at shortstop. He led the NL in home runs (1958, 1960) and RBI (1958, 1959), and finished with a .274 average, 2,583 hits, 512 home runs, and 1,636 RBI over 2,528 games. Beloved for his catchphrase "Let's play two!", he was elected to the Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 1977. This is his second-year card (rookie is 1954 Topps), noted for its vivid red background.
Sources: Wikipedia · Baseball-Reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 5,028 | 0 | 20 | 239 | 448 | 755 | 916 | 2,616 | 34 |
| SGC | 2,107 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 91 | 151 | 352 | 1,416 | 75 |
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 Ernie Banks card?
It is card #28 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the Chicago Cubs player.
Is the 1955 Topps Ernie Banks valuable?
Value depends on grade, plus the demand for a Hall of Famer. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
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.