1956 Topps #211 Murry Dickson
1956 Topps #211 Murry Dickson
About Murry Dickson
Murry Dickson (1916-1989) was a durable right-handed pitcher from Tracy, Missouri, who entered the St. Louis Cardinals' farm system in 1937 and won 22 games for the 1939 Houston Buffaloes before reaching the majors for good in 1942. Over 18 big-league seasons he pitched for the Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, Kansas City Athletics and New York Yankees, finishing 172-181 with a 3.66 ERA and 1,281 strikeouts in 625 games. He was a two-time World Series champion, starting Game 7 of the 1946 Series against the Boston Red Sox as St. Louis captured the title, and later winning again in 1958. Renowned for his rubber arm, he threw more than 200 innings in ten consecutive seasons beginning in 1947 and famously won 20 games (20-16) for the seventh-place 1951 Pirates. Manager Eddie Dyer nicknamed him "Thomas Edison" (or "Tom Edison Jr.") for his inventiveness on the mound, constantly experimenting with different pitches and deliveries. This 1956 Topps card captures him in his Philadelphia years (1954-56), where he had led the National League in losses; he was traded back to the Cardinals during the 1956 season.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 628 | 1 | 16 | 179 | 198 | 120 | 69 | 45 | 0 |
| SGC | 60 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 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 Murry Dickson card?
It is card #211 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 Murry Dickson 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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