1955 Topps #198 Yogi Berra
Yogi Berra, three-time AL MVP - one of the most sought-after high numbers.
About Yogi Berra
Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra, the greatest catcher of his era, was signed by the New York Yankees for a $500 bonus in 1943 and played briefly for the minor-league Norfolk Tars before serving in the U.S. Navy in World War II. Reaching the Bronx in 1946, he spent 18 seasons behind the plate for the Yankees (1946-1963) and closed his 19-season career with the crosstown Mets in 1965. An 18-time All-Star and three-time AL MVP (1951, 1954, and 1955), Berra anchored a Yankees dynasty that won more titles than any in history. He played on a record 14 pennant winners and a record 10 World Series champions, more than any player ever. Over 2,120 games he batted .285 with 2,150 hits, 358 home runs, and 1,430 RBI. His nickname came from a boyhood friend who thought he resembled a Hindu yogi sitting cross-legged. Later a manager and beloved source of "Yogi-isms" like "It ain't over 'til it's over," Berra was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1972. This high-number card, issued in one of his MVP seasons, is among the most coveted in the 1955 Topps set.
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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 | 2,586 | 0 | 12 | 99 | 236 | 415 | 504 | 1,299 | 21 |
| SGC | 1,144 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 46 | 58 | 194 | 782 | 47 |
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 Yogi Berra card?
It is card #198 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 Yogi Berra valuable?
Value depends on grade and its scarce high-number status, plus the demand for a Hall of Famer. 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 2026-10-05.