1956 Topps #267 Bob Nieman
1956 Topps #267 Bob Nieman
About Bob Nieman
Signed by the Cincinnati Reds in 1948 for a $1,500 bonus after attending the University of Cincinnati, Bob Nieman was a right-handed corner outfielder whose pro debut was delayed by a kidney ailment (nephritis) tied to his Army service. He authored one of the most memorable debuts in baseball history: on September 14, 1951, at Fenway Park, the St. Louis Browns rookie homered in his first two major-league at-bats off Red Sox pitcher Mickey McDermott, becoming the first player ever to do so and the first to homer twice in a debut game since 1889. Over 12 seasons (1951-1962) the well-traveled Nieman played for the Browns, Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians, and San Francisco Giants, batting .295 with 1,018 hits, 125 home runs, and 544 RBI in 1,113 games. Though injuries kept him to roughly 100 games a year and he was never named an All-Star, he was voted Most Valuable Oriole in 1956 and finished seventh in AL MVP balloting. His 1956 Topps card (No. 267, a high-number series-four issue) pictures him with the White Sox, the club he played for in 1955 before joining Baltimore. After retiring he scouted for several organizations; he died in 1985 at age 58.
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Variations & how to tell them apart
High Number (Series 4)
Cards 261-340. Unlike most vintage sets, the 1956 high numbers carry NO series premium - they were distributed in similar quantities to the rest of the set.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 713 | 2 | 22 | 221 | 221 | 146 | 64 | 37 | 0 |
| SGC | 52 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 19 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
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 Nieman card?
It is card #267 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 Chicago White Sox player.
Is the 1956 Topps Bob Nieman 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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