1956 Topps #265 Sandy Consuegra
1956 Topps #265 Sandy Consuegra
About Sandy Consuegra
Sandalio Simeón Consuegra Castellón was a Cuban-born right-handed pitcher who reached the majors after a long apprenticeship in his homeland, starring in Cuban amateur ball in the late 1930s and 1940s before pitching in Mexico and Venezuela and gaining reinstatement to Organized Baseball with the Havana Cubans in 1949. He debuted with the Washington Senators on June 10, 1950, and over eight seasons pitched for the Senators (1950-1953), Chicago White Sox (1953-1956), Baltimore Orioles (1956-1957) and New York Giants (1957). His signature year came in 1954 with the White Sox, when he went 16-3 to lead the American League in winning percentage (.842) with a 2.69 ERA, earning his lone All-Star selection. For his career he was 51-32 with a 3.37 ERA and 26 saves across 248 appearances. Known in the U.S. as "Sandy" and in Cuba as "Potrerillo" — "little pasture land," after his hometown — he was later inducted into the Cuban Baseball Hall of Fame (in exile) in 1977. This 1956 Topps card is a Series 4 high number.
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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 | 693 | 0 | 15 | 194 | 218 | 157 | 57 | 52 | 0 |
| SGC | 50 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 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 Sandy Consuegra card?
It is card #265 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 Sandy Consuegra 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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