1956 Topps #275 Jim Greengrass
1956 Topps #275 Jim Greengrass
About Jim Greengrass
James Raymond Greengrass (1927-2019) was a right-handed, power-hitting outfielder signed out of Addison, New York, by the New York Yankees in 1944 at age 16, though nearly seven years in the minors, a failed pitching trial, and military service delayed his big-league arrival. He reached the majors with the Cincinnati Reds/Redlegs in September 1952, batting .309 in a 17-game cameo, then broke out as a near-Rookie of the Year in 1953, starting almost every game in left field with 20 home runs and 100 RBI (one of three Redlegs to reach the century mark) and finishing sixth in the NL voting. In 1954 he set a career high with 27 home runs and drove in 95, and on Opening Day, April 13, 1954, he stroked four doubles to tie Pop Dillon's record for the most two-baggers in a season opener. Traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in April 1955, he was slowed by phlebitis and hit just .205 in 1956, his final season, which is the campaign this fourth-series high-number card documents. Over five seasons (1952-1956) he batted .269 with 482 hits, 69 home runs, and 282 RBI in 504 games.
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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 | 654 | 0 | 15 | 204 | 198 | 149 | 51 | 37 | 0 |
| SGC | 48 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 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 Jim Greengrass card?
It is card #275 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 Philadelphia Phillies player.
Is the 1956 Topps Jim Greengrass 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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