1955 Topps #166 Hank Bauer
1955 Topps #166 Hank Bauer
About Hank Bauer
A rugged right fielder and decorated Marine, Hank Bauer served 32 months in the Pacific in World War II - earning two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts on Guam and Okinawa - before Yankees scout Danny Menendez signed him. He reached the Bronx in 1948 and spent 1948-1959 with the New York Yankees, then 1960-1961 with the Kansas City Athletics, batting .277 with 164 home runs, 703 RBI, and 1,424 hits over 1,544 games. A three-time All-Star (1952-1954), he played on seven pennant-winning Yankees clubs and won multiple World Series titles, including five straight (1949-1953). In the 1951 Series he broke a tie with a bases-loaded triple in Game 6, then made a sliding catch for the final out; he later set the World Series record with a 17-game hitting streak. Nicknamed "Old Potato Face" for his weathered look, he managed the 1966 Baltimore Orioles to a World Series sweep. This is his high-number card (second series).
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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 | 840 | 0 | 9 | 115 | 184 | 196 | 144 | 190 | 2 |
| SGC | 135 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 12 | 29 | 59 | 5 |
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 Hank Bauer card?
It is card #166 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the New York Yankees 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 Hank Bauer valuable?
Value depends on grade and its scarce high-number status. 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.