1956 Topps #225 Gil McDougald
1956 Topps #225 Gil McDougald
About Gil McDougald
Gilbert James McDougald (1928-2010) was a versatile infielder who spent his entire 10-year major-league career (1951-1960) with the New York Yankees. Signed by New York's organization, the San Francisco native reached the majors in 1951 and immediately won American League Rookie of the Year, batting .306 while edging Minnie Minoso. That October he became the first rookie to hit a grand slam in a World Series, in Game 5 against the Giants. Known for an unorthodox open, waist-cocked batting stance that Casey Stengel defended, McDougald played second base, third base, and shortstop with equal skill, earning five All-Star selections at three positions. He was part of eight AL pennant winners and five World Series champions, finishing with a .276 average, 112 home runs, and 576 RBI. On May 7, 1957, his line drive struck Cleveland pitcher Herb Score in the eye, an incident that haunted him. Rather than be exposed in the 1961 expansion draft, he retired after 1960. This card appears in Series 3.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 1,141 | 1 | 25 | 223 | 264 | 269 | 197 | 162 | 0 |
| SGC | 140 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 22 | 32 | 51 | 3 |
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 Gil McDougald card?
It is card #225 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 New York Yankees player.
Is the 1956 Topps Gil McDougald 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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