1956 Topps #320 Joe Adcock
1956 Topps #320 Joe Adcock
About Joe Adcock
A powerful right-handed first baseman, Joe Adcock attended Louisiana State University on a basketball scholarship before signing with the Cincinnati Reds, debuting in the majors in 1950. After three seasons in Cincinnati he was dealt to the Milwaukee Braves (1953-1962), where he became one of the most feared long-ball hitters of the 1950s, later finishing his 17-year career with the Cleveland Indians (1963) and the Los Angeles/California Angels (1964-1966). On July 31, 1954, at Brooklyn's Ebbets Field, Adcock hit four home runs in a single game, adding a double for a then-record 18 total bases. He was an integral part of the Braves teams that won back-to-back National League pennants and the 1957 World Series over the New York Yankees, and in 1953 he became the first player to reach the distant bleachers in center field at the Polo Grounds. In Harvey Haddix's 12-inning perfect game on May 26, 1959, Adcock hit the ball that ended it, though a baserunning gaffe reduced his blast to a double. A two-time All-Star (1960), he retired with 336 home runs, 1,122 RBI, and a .277 average, and was among the best-fielding first basemen of his era. Nicknamed "Billy Joe," he was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 1975. This is a high-number card (#320, fourth series) with no known variation or error. Born October 30, 1927, in Coushatta, Louisiana, Adcock died there on May 3, 1999.
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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 | 885 | 1 | 14 | 225 | 258 | 193 | 117 | 77 | 0 |
| SGC | 78 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 22 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 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 Joe Adcock card?
It is card #320 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 Milwaukee Braves player.
Is the 1956 Topps Joe Adcock 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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