1956 Topps #186 Ron Jackson
1956 Topps #186 Ron Jackson
About Ron Jackson
Ronald Harris Jackson (born October 22, 1933, in Kalamazoo, Michigan) was a right-handed-hitting first baseman who stood a towering 6-foot-7. After attending Western Michigan University, he was scouted at Comiskey Park and signed as a "bonus baby" with the Chicago White Sox in June 1954, a contract that under the era's bonus rule required him to stay on the major-league roster. He debuted that same year and homered in just his third big-league game, a moment he later called his greatest thrill in sports. Jackson appeared in 196 games over seven seasons (1954-1960), all with the White Sox except a final stint with the Boston Red Sox in 1960, batting .245 with 116 hits, 17 home runs, and 52 RBI. Blocked in Chicago and never a full-time regular, he still flashed power in the minors, leading the American Association with 30 home runs and 99 RBI in 1959. After baseball he ran an insurance agency in his native Kalamazoo, where he died in 2008.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 594 | 0 | 18 | 166 | 179 | 143 | 58 | 30 | 0 |
| SGC | 41 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
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 Ron Jackson card?
It is card #186 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 Chicago White Sox player.
Is the 1956 Topps Ron Jackson 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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