1956 Topps #224 Bud Podbielan
1956 Topps #224 Bud Podbielan
About Bud Podbielan
Clarence Anthony "Bud" Podbielan, born March 6, 1924, in Curlew, Washington, was a right-handed pitcher who reached the majors with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1949. After parts of four seasons in Brooklyn, he was traded to Cincinnati on June 15, 1952 (for Bud Byerly and cash) and spent most of his career with the Reds/Redlegs (1952–55, 1957), the club pictured on this 1956 Topps card. He later closed out his nine-year career with a single 1959 appearance for the Cleveland Indians. Podbielan finished 25–42 with a 4.49 ERA and 242 strikeouts over 172 games (76 starts, 20 complete games, 2 shutouts) and 641 innings. His most notorious outing came May 18, 1953, when he issued a franchise-record 13 walks in a 10-inning game against his former Dodgers. As a high-number card (#224), this issue exists only with white back stock, outside the gray/white variation that affects #1–180. Podbielan died October 26, 1982, in Syracuse, New York.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 597 | 3 | 8 | 175 | 184 | 135 | 59 | 33 | 0 |
| SGC | 42 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 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 Bud Podbielan card?
It is card #224 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 Bud Podbielan 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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