1955 Topps #89 Joe Frazier
1955 Topps #89 Joe Frazier
About Joe Frazier
Joseph Filmore "Cobra" Frazier - the ballplayer, not the boxer - was a left-handed-hitting outfielder and pinch-hit specialist signed out of the Class D Bi-State League by the Cleveland organization in 1941, his pro career interrupted by U.S. Coast Guard service in World War II. After a 1947 cup of coffee with Cleveland, he tore up the minors, winning 1953 Texas League Player of the Year honors (.332 with 22 homers and 113 RBI). That earned him a return to the majors with the St. Louis Cardinals (1954-1956), where in 1954 he led the majors with 20 pinch hits and batted .323 as a pinch-hitter for manager Eddie Stanky, who nicknamed him "Cobra." He finished 1956 with Cincinnati and Baltimore, closing a four-season big-league line of .241, 10 home runs, and 45 RBI over 217 games. Frazier later managed the New York Mets (1976-1977), going 86-76 before being replaced by Joe Torre. This is his rookie card.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 536 | 0 | 3 | 82 | 132 | 148 | 97 | 73 | 1 |
| SGC | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 19 | 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 Joe Frazier card?
It is card #89 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the St. Louis Cardinals player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1955 Topps Joe Frazier valuable?
Value depends on grade. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
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