The 1956 Topps baseball card set was the fifth series of Topps baseball cards issued and featured 612 total cards. While not the most iconic or well-known vintage set, the 1956 Topps cards contain several of the most valuable vintage cards ever due to the rookie cards and Hall of Famers featured. Let’s take a look at the 25 most valuable 1956 Topps baseball cards based on PSA 10 Gem Mint condition:

Bill Virdon (#582) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $500
Bill Virdon had a solid 14-year MLB career hitting .267 with 132 home runs and 732 RBIs. His 1956 rookie card in top condition fetches around $500.

Robin Roberts (#5) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $550
Hall of Famer Robin Roberts won 286 games in his career and his 1956 card in top condition sells for around $550.

Bob Lemon (#40) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $600
20-year MLB veteran Bob Lemon won 207 games and his 1956 Topps card reaches $600 in top grade.

Early Wynn (#158) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $650
Hall of Famer Early Wynn won 300 games in a 23-year career and his 1956 card approaches $650 in PSA 10 condition.

Don Larsen (#168) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $700
Don Larsen pitched a perfect game in the 1956 World Series and his card commemorating that feat is worth around $700 in top condition.

Hoyt Wilhelm (#534) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $750
Knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm had an incredible 23-year career as a reliever and his 1956 card reaches $750 in top grade.

Nellie Fox (#146) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $800
Hall of Famer Nellie Fox won two batting titles and his 1956 Topps card sells for about $800 in pristine condition.

Mickey Mantle (#253) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $850
The Mick’s rookie season was 1952 but his 1956 Topps card still fetches $850 in top grade due to his legendary status.

Warren Spahn (#208) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $900
Hall of Famer Warren Spahn won 363 games in his career and his 1956 card reaches $900 in PSA 10 condition.

Sandy Koufax (#473) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $950
Future Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax’s rookie season was 1955 but his 1956 Topps card still reaches $950 in top condition.

Willie Mays (#258) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $1,000
Say Hey Kid Willie Mays’ legendary career is commemorated in his 1956 Topps card worth $1,000 in pristine condition.

Bob Turley (#552) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $1,100
Bob Turley won the 1955 AL Cy Young Award and MVP and his 1956 rookie card fetches $1,100 in top grade.

Whitey Ford (#259) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $1,200
Hall of Famer Whitey Ford won 236 games and his 1956 Topps card reaches $1,200 in PSA 10 condition.

Bob Friend (#539) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $1,300
Bob Friend won 209 games in his career and his 1956 rookie card sells for around $1,300 in top condition.

Carl Erskine (#274) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $1,400
Carl Erskine went 122-78 for the Dodgers and his 1956 Topps card reaches $1,400 in pristine condition.

Al Kaline (#498) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $1,500
Hall of Famer Al Kaline hit .297 in his career and his 1956 rookie card fetches $1,500 in top grade.

Hank Aaron (#5) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $1,600
Future Hall of Famer Hank Aaron’s powerful career is represented by his 1956 Topps card valued at $1,600 in PSA 10.

Gil Hodges (#209) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $1,700
Gil Hodges hit .273 with 370 home runs and his 1956 Topps card approaches $1,700 in top condition.

Roberto Clemente (#497) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $1,800
Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente won 4 batting titles and his 1956 rookie card reaches $1,800 in pristine state.

Ernie Banks (#583) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $1,900
“Mr. Cub” Ernie Banks hit 512 home runs and his 1956 Topps rookie card fetches $1,900 in top grade.

Roy Campanella (#531) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $2,000
Hall of Famer Roy Campanella won 3 MVPs and his 1956 Topps card sells for $2,000 in perfect condition.

Eddie Mathews (#498) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $2,100
Hall of Famer Eddie Mathews slugged 512 home runs and his 1956 Topps rookie card reaches $2,100 in PSA 10.

Duke Snider (#258) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $2,200
Duke Snider hit 407 career home runs and his 1956 Topps card sells for around $2,200 in top grade.

Mickey Mantle (#253) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $2,500
The Mick’s legendary career is featured in his 1956 Topps card worth $2,500 in pristine condition.

Ted Williams (#258) – Estimated PSA 10 Value: $3,000
Hall of Famer Ted Williams hit .344 lifetime and his 1956 Topps card is the set’s most valuable at $3,000 in PSA 10 condition.

The 1956 Topps baseball card set features many Hall of Famers and all-time greats in their rookie or early career seasons. While not as iconic as some other vintage sets, the 1956 Topps cards led by Ted Williams’ gem mint specimen contain several valuable vintage pieces of baseball history. Grading and preservation is crucial to maximize the value of these beloved cardboard relics from over 65 years ago.