1956 Topps #287 Bobby Adams
1956 Topps #287 Bobby Adams
About Bobby Adams
Robert Henry "Bobby" Adams (1921-1997) was a right-handed second and third baseman who reached the majors with the Cincinnati Reds on April 16, 1946, opening as the club's regular second baseman before settling in as its everyday third baseman in 1951. Over a 14-season career (1946-1959) he played for the Reds/Redlegs (1946-1955), Chicago White Sox (1955), Baltimore Orioles (1956) and Chicago Cubs (1957-1959), appearing in 1,281 games and batting .269 with 1,082 hits, 37 home runs and 303 RBI. His finest year came in 1952, when he led the National League in singles (152), at-bats (637) and games (154) while hitting .283 with career highs of 180 hits and 25 doubles. Adams was the brother of first baseman Dick Adams and the father of outfielder Mike Adams, and after retiring he coached for the Cubs and ran the Triple-A Tacoma Cubs as club president. This card carries the Cincinnati "Redlegs" name the team used during the Red Scare era, and as a high-number (Series 4) it is among the scarcer cards in the 1956 set.
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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 | 700 | 0 | 27 | 221 | 220 | 123 | 63 | 46 | 0 |
| SGC | 67 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 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 Bobby Adams card?
It is card #287 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 Cincinnati Redlegs player.
Is the 1956 Topps Bobby Adams 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.
Sources: Trading Card Database, Baseball-Reference, BaseballCardPedia, PSA & SGC population reports, and Baseball-Almanac. Card data, images & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.