1956 Topps #205 Whitey Lockman
1956 Topps #205 Whitey Lockman
About Whitey Lockman
Carroll Walter "Whitey" Lockman -- nicknamed for his light blond hair -- signed with the New York Giants as a 17-year-old during World War II and reached the majors in mid-1945, homering in his first big-league at-bat just before his 19th birthday, still the youngest player in MLB history to do so. A left-handed hitter, he became the Giants' regular outfielder in 1948 and later shifted to first base, and he was the National League's starting first baseman in the 1952 All-Star Game at Philadelphia's Shibe Park, his lone All-Star selection. Lockman is best remembered for the 1951 pennant race: in the ninth inning of the deciding playoff against Brooklyn he doubled home a run and stood on second as the tying run when Bobby Thomson hit the "Shot Heard 'Round the World." He hit .240 with a home run in the 1951 World Series loss to the Yankees, then was part of the 1954 champions who swept Cleveland. Over 15 seasons and 1,666 games he batted .279 with 1,658 hits, 114 home runs, and 563 RBI, and later managed the Chicago Cubs (1972-1974). He died in 2009.
Sources: Wikipedia · Baseball-Reference · SABR
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 611 | 1 | 12 | 160 | 188 | 119 | 86 | 45 | 0 |
| SGC | 48 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 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.
Find this card
Search T206 Cards Find on eBay
As an eBay Partner Network affiliate, T206Cards.com may earn from qualifying purchases.
More New York Giants cards
- Ruben Gomez
- Bobby Hofman
- Windy McCall
- Dusty Rhodes
- Wayne Terwilliger
- Gail Harris
- Bob Lennon
- Willie Mays
- Johnny Antonelli
- Alvin Dark
- Wes Westrum
- Hank Thompson
- Jim Hearn
- New York Giants Team
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1956 Topps Whitey Lockman card?
It is card #205 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 New York Giants player.
Is the 1956 Topps Whitey Lockman 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.
Sources: Trading Card Database, Baseball-Reference, BaseballCardPedia, PSA & SGC population reports, and Baseball-Almanac. Card data, images & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.