1956 Topps #222 Dave Philley
1956 Topps #222 Dave Philley
About Dave Philley
Dave Philley (David Earl Philley, 1920-2012) was a switch-hitting outfielder who signed with the Chicago White Sox in 1940 and debuted in 1941. Over 18 major-league seasons he played for eight clubs - the White Sox, Philadelphia Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox - batting .270 with 1,700 hits, 84 home runs and 729 RBI. A versatile, strong-armed fielder, he led American League outfielders in assists three times (1948, 1950, 1953) and hit .303 in 1953. Acquired off waivers by Baltimore in 1955, he hit .299 and was named the Orioles' Most Valuable player before a May 1956 trade back to Chicago, the team-and-season captured on this Series 3 card. Philley became a legendary pinch hitter, collecting eight straight pinch hits to close 1958 (extending the streak in 1959) and, at age 41 in 1961, a then-record 24 pinch hits for Baltimore. As with all #181-340 backs, this card exists in white- and gray-stock variations.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 627 | 2 | 18 | 187 | 209 | 116 | 56 | 39 | 0 |
| SGC | 48 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 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 Dave Philley card?
It is card #222 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 Baltimore Orioles player.
Is the 1956 Topps Dave Philley 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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