1956 Topps Ernie Banks GB #15A BGS 3

The 1956 Topps Ernie Banks card represents a classic piece of baseball history, capturing "Mr. Cub" during the early prime of his legendary career. Released just after his record-breaking 1955 season, this card is a cornerstone for vintage baseball collectors and Chicago Cubs fans alike.

This particular card is graded by BGS, offering a preserved look at one of the game's most beloved icons.

Card Details

• Year: 1956
• Set: Topps
• Card Number: 15A
• Grading Company: BGS
• Grade: 3

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 21
• Population in Higher Grades: 168
• Total Graded Population: 222

Career Highlights

• Played for the Dallas Black Giants in 1949.
• Played for the Amarillo Colts in 1950.
• Played for the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro leagues from 1950 to 1953.
• Played for the Chicago Cubs in the National League from 1953 to 1971.
• Played part-time for the Harlem Globetrotters from 1951 to 1953.
• Selected as an All-Star for eleven consecutive seasons from 1955 to 1965.
• Set the single-season home run record among shortstops and hit five grand slams in 1955.
• Won back-to-back National League Most Valuable Player awards in 1958 and 1959.
• Won a Gold Glove award in 1960.
• Joined the 500 home run club in 1970.
• Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977.
• Named to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999.
• Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013.