1956 Topps #109 Enos Slaughter
1956 Topps #109 Enos Slaughter
About Enos Slaughter
Enos "Country" Slaughter was a hard-charging right fielder signed by Cardinals scout Billy Southworth in 1935, reaching St. Louis for his big-league debut on April 19, 1938. Batting left-handed over a 19-season career (1938-1959), he hit .300 with 2,383 hits, 169 home runs and 1,304 RBIs, earning 10 All-Star selections. He is best remembered for his "Mad Dash" in Game 7 of the 1946 World Series, racing home from first on Harry Walker's hit to score the title-clinching run against Boston. After three years in the Army Air Forces during World War II, he returned to win four championships (1942, 1946 with St. Louis; 1956, 1958 with the Yankees). Traded to the Kansas City Athletics in 1955, he hit .322 there before the Yankees reacquired him in August 1956, the season this card depicts him in an A's uniform. Manager Burt Shotton dubbed him "Country" in 1937 for his rural North Carolina looks and manner. Slaughter was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in 1985. This #109 card exists with both scarcer white and common gray back stock.
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Variations & how to tell them apart
White Back / Gray Back Series 1 & 2 (cards 1-180)
Every card #1-180 exists with the reverse printed on white/cream card stock OR on gray card stock. Cards #181-340 are gray-back only. The scarcity FLIPS at #100: on cards 1-100 the gray back is slightly scarcer (a modest premium); on cards 101-180 the gray backs are far more common (about 12-15 to 1), so the WHITE back is the scarce, premium variation - often +50% or more, and disproportionately so in high grade, since the white-stock cards tend to be more brittle.
- White Back: Printed on white/cream card stock. The standard/common look on cards 1-100; the SCARCE, premium variation on cards 101-180.
- Gray Back: Printed on gray card stock. The scarcer variation on cards 1-100 (modest premium); the common look on cards 101-180; the ONLY back on cards 181-340.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 1,557 | 0 | 14 | 210 | 337 | 379 | 252 | 365 | 0 |
| SGC | 335 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 33 | 57 | 83 | 147 | 6 |
PSA by variation: Gray Back 1,479 · White Back 78
SGC by variation: Gray Back 314 · White Back 21
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 Enos Slaughter card?
It is card #109 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 Kansas City Athletics player.
Does the 1956 Topps Enos Slaughter have back variations?
Yes. Every card #1-180 exists with the reverse printed on white/cream card stock OR on gray card stock. Cards #181-340 are gray-back only. The scarcity FLIPS at #100: on cards 1-100 the gray back is slightly scarcer (a modest premium); on cards 101-180 the gray backs are far more common (about 12-15 to 1), so the WHITE back is the scarce, premium variation - often +50% or more, and disproportionately so in high grade, since the white-stock cards tend to be more brittle.
Is the 1956 Topps Enos Slaughter 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.