1955 Topps #160 Ray Narleski
About Ray Narleski
Signed by the Cleveland Indians out of a New Jersey high school, right-handed reliever Ray Narleski reached the majors in 1954 and pitched six seasons (1954-58 Cleveland, 1959 Detroit), overpowering hitters with a blazing fastball and sharp curve. The son of Red Sox infielder Bill Narleski, he broke in during Cleveland's 110-win 1954 pennant year and worked Games 3 and 4 of that World Series, allowing one run over four innings as the Giants swept. In 1955 he went 9-1 and led the AL with 60 appearances, and his 19 saves would have topped the league had the save been an official stat, finishing sixth in MVP voting. A two-time All-Star (1956, 1958), he paired with lefty Don Mossi to form a bullpen duo dubbed the "Gold Dust Twins." Narleski finished 43-33 with a 3.60 ERA, 454 strikeouts and 58 saves, and was named to Cleveland's Top 100 Greatest Indians in 2001. 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 | 589 | 0 | 7 | 101 | 137 | 167 | 97 | 78 | 2 |
| SGC | 40 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-26. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. Totals are summed across each grader's listed variations.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1955 Topps Ray Narleski card?
It is card #160 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the Cleveland Indians player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1955 Topps Ray Narleski valuable?
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