1956 Topps #244 Bob Buhl
1956 Topps #244 Bob Buhl
About Bob Buhl
Robert Ray "Bob" Buhl was a right-handed pitcher who first signed with the White Sox in 1946, was declared a free agent by Commissioner Happy Chandler in 1948, and then joined the Boston Braves organization. He reached the majors in 1953 and pitched 15 seasons for the Milwaukee Braves (1953-62), Chicago Cubs (1962-66), and Philadelphia Phillies (1966-67). With the Braves he formed the "Big Three" rotation alongside Warren Spahn and Lew Burdette, winning 18 games in both 1956 (18-8) and 1957, when his 18-7 mark led the National League in winning percentage (.720) and helped Milwaukee capture the pennant and its 1957 World Series title, followed by another pennant in 1958. Named an NL All-Star in 1960, Buhl finished 166-132 with a 3.55 ERA and 1,268 strikeouts. Famously inept at the plate, he went 0-for-70 in 1962. He died February 16, 2001, two days before Eddie Mathews.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 605 | 1 | 17 | 149 | 182 | 146 | 56 | 54 | 0 |
| SGC | 53 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 1 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-30. 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 1956 Topps Bob Buhl card?
It is card #244 of 340 in the 1956 Topps set - Topps' first set after buying out rival Bowman, and one of the most attractive issues in the hobby. It pictures the Milwaukee Braves player.
Is the 1956 Topps Bob Buhl valuable?
Value depends on grade and (where it applies) the back or front variation. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
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