1956 Topps #246 Tom Gorman
1956 Topps #246 Tom Gorman
About Tom Gorman
Thomas Aloysius Gorman, a right-handed pitcher born January 4, 1925, in New York City and raised in Valley Stream on Long Island, reached the majors with the New York Yankees, debuting July 16, 1952. Working mostly out of the bullpen, he appeared in 289 big-league games (only 33 as a starter) over eight seasons through 1959, compiling a 36-36 record, a 3.77 ERA, 321 strikeouts, and 42 saves across 689⅓ innings. Gorman's time in the Bronx yielded two World Series championships, in 1952 and 1953, as the Yankees rolled to consecutive titles. After the 1954 season he was sent to the Athletics, and in 1955 -- the franchise's first year in Kansas City -- he emerged as a reliable reliever, recording 18 saves to finish second in the American League. He remained with Kansas City through 1959. This card, #246 in the third series, appears with the set's characteristic white- or gray-stock back. Gorman died December 26, 1992.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 621 | 3 | 10 | 164 | 184 | 143 | 79 | 38 | 0 |
| SGC | 51 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 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 Tom Gorman card?
It is card #246 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 Kansas City Athletics player.
Is the 1956 Topps Tom Gorman 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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