1955 Topps #182 Humberto Robinson
1955 Topps #182 Humberto Robinson
About Humberto Robinson
Humberto "Berto" Robinson holds a permanent place in baseball history as the first Panamanian-born player to appear in the major leagues. Born June 25, 1930, in Colon, Panama, the right-handed pitcher was signed by the New York Yankees in 1951 and made his name in the minors, going 23-8 in 1954 for Class A Jacksonville and setting a South Atlantic (Sally) League single-season record for wins. That performance earned him a call-up, and on April 20, 1955, he debuted for the Milwaukee Braves, breaking the majors' Panamanian barrier. Over five seasons (1955-1960) with the Braves, Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies, the slender sidearmer went 8-13 with a 3.25 ERA, four saves and 114 strikeouts in 102 games. His most celebrated moment came off the mound: in September 1959 he refused a $1,500 bribe to throw a game, reported it, and helped convict the gambler, Harold "Boomie" Friedman. This 1955 Topps high-number card (#182) is Robinson's rookie card. He died September 29, 2009, in Brooklyn, remembered as a pioneer for the many Panamanians who followed.
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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 | 571 | 0 | 10 | 89 | 169 | 165 | 74 | 62 | 2 |
| SGC | 67 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 21 | 17 | 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 Humberto Robinson card?
It is card #182 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the Milwaukee Braves player, and is his rookie card.
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 Humberto Robinson 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.