1956 Topps #238 Walt Dropo
1956 Topps #238 Walt Dropo
About Walt Dropo
Walter "Moose" Dropo, pictured on this 1956 Topps card with the Chicago White Sox, was a right-handed first baseman from Moosup, Connecticut. A multi-sport standout at the University of Connecticut, he signed with the Boston Red Sox after a 1947 Fenway Park tryout. His nickname, "The Moose from Moosup," nodded to both his hometown and his imposing 6-foot-5 frame. Dropo debuted in 1949 and exploded in 1950, winning American League Rookie of the Year (the first Red Sox player so honored) and earning an All-Star selection. That season he tied for the league RBI lead with 144, batted .322, hit 34 home runs, and led the AL in total bases. In 1952, after a trade to Detroit, he tied the major-league record with 12 consecutive hits. Over 13 seasons (1949-1961) with Boston, Detroit, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Baltimore, Dropo batted .270 with 1,113 hits, 152 home runs, and 704 RBI. He died in 2010 at age 87.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 639 | 1 | 20 | 158 | 175 | 156 | 73 | 56 | 0 |
| SGC | 54 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 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 Walt Dropo card?
It is card #238 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 Walt Dropo 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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