1955 Topps #181 Roy McMillan
1955 Topps #181 Roy McMillan
About Roy McMillan
Signed off a 1947 tryout camp in McKinney, Texas by Reds scout Hack Miller and seasoned in the Longhorn League, Roy McMillan reached Cincinnati in 1951 and became one of the finest defensive shortstops of his era. He anchored the Reds/Redlegs through 1960 before playing for the Milwaukee Braves (1961-64) and New York Mets (1964-66), a 16-season career. A two-time NL All-Star (1956-57), he won a Gold Glove in each of the award's first three seasons (1957-59), and led the league in fielding percentage four times, forming a celebrated double-play combination with second baseman Johnny Temple. His glovework earned the nickname "Mr. Shortstop." A light-hitting but durable regular, McMillan batted .243 with 1,639 hits, 68 home runs, and 594 RBI over 2,093 games, later managing the Mets in 1975. He was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1971. This high-number card falls in the tougher-to-find 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 | 627 | 1 | 8 | 111 | 155 | 166 | 117 | 68 | 1 |
| SGC | 63 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 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 Roy McMillan card?
It is card #181 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the Cincinnati Redlegs 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 Roy McMillan 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.