1955 Topps #187 Gil Hodges
1955 Topps #187 Gil Hodges
Gil Hodges, Brooklyn first baseman and 2022 Hall of Fame inductee - a scarce high number.
About Gil Hodges
A cornerstone of the "Boys of Summer" Brooklyn Dodgers, Gil Hodges declined a 1941 Detroit offer to attend St. Joseph's College, then signed with Brooklyn through scout Stanley Feezle and debuted in 1943 before serving as a Marine on Okinawa, where he earned a Bronze Star. Converted from catcher to first base, the right-handed slugger played 18 seasons (1943, 1947-1961 with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers; 1962-1963 Mets), batting .273 with 1,921 hits, 370 home runs, and 1,274 RBI over 2,071 games. An eight-time All-Star (1949-55, 1957) and three-time Gold Glove winner (1957-59), he hit four home runs in one game on August 31, 1950 against the Boston Braves and won World Series titles in 1955 and 1959. Beloved in Brooklyn - during his 0-for-21 slump in the 1952 Series, fans sent supportive letters and a priest urged prayers rather than boos - he later managed the "Miracle" 1969 Mets to the championship. Hodges died in 1972 and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2022; this scarce high number honors that induction.
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Variations & how to tell them apart
High Number (#161-210)
Series 2 (#161-210) shipped in the fall against the new football-card season, so retailers cut their orders and far fewer were printed. As a result the set's biggest high-number names - Roberto Clemente (RC), Willie Mays, Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, Gil Hodges and Duke Snider - are tougher than low-number stars such as Williams, Robinson and Aaron.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 1,937 | 0 | 13 | 205 | 288 | 432 | 362 | 628 | 9 |
| SGC | 621 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 50 | 51 | 123 | 347 | 23 |
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 Gil Hodges card?
It is card #187 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the Brooklyn Dodgers player.
Why is this card scarce?
It is in the 1955 Topps high-number series (#161-210), which shipped in the fall against the new football cards, so far fewer were printed - the scarcest run in the set.
Is the 1955 Topps Gil Hodges valuable?
Value depends on grade and its scarce high-number status, 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.