1956 Topps #266 Don Ferrarese
1956 Topps #266 Don Ferrarese
About Don Ferrarese
A left-handed pitcher who batted right-handed, Don Ferrarese was an Oakland, California native who signed his first professional contract in 1948 at age 18 and, after attending Saint Mary's College and losing time to Korean War military service, starred for his hometown Oakland Oaks of the Pacific Coast League, winning 18 games in 1954. He reached the majors with the Baltimore Orioles in 1955 and pitched eight big-league seasons (1955-1962) for the Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals, working both as a starter and a reliever. His finest stretch came in 1956, the year of this card: on May 5 he struck out 13 Indians in a 2-1 loss, and on May 12 at Yankee Stadium he held the New York Yankees hitless through eight innings before Andy Carey's ninth-inning single broke it up. Standing just 5-foot-9, he was tagged with the nickname "Midget" for his small stature. Ferrarese finished with a 19-36 record, a 4.00 ERA and 350 strikeouts over 183 appearances. He is not a Hall of Famer.
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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 | 598 | 0 | 9 | 175 | 174 | 152 | 52 | 36 | 0 |
| SGC | 51 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 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 Don Ferrarese card?
It is card #266 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 Don Ferrarese 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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