1956 Topps Ted Williams #5 White Back PSA 1

The 1956 Topps Ted Williams #5 is a cornerstone of vintage baseball card collecting, capturing "The Splendid Splinter" during his legendary tenure with the Boston Red Sox. This particular card features the highly sought-after White Back parallel, adding a distinct variation to one of the most iconic card designs of the 1950s.

Graded PSA 1, this card offers collectors an accessible entry point to owning a genuine piece of baseball history featuring one of the greatest hitters to ever play the game.

Card Details

• Year: 1956
• Set: Topps
• Card Number: 5
• Parallel: White Back
• Grading Company: PSA
• Grade: 1

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 270
• Population in Higher Grades: 5185
• Total Graded Population: 5504

Career Highlights

• Played for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1942 and 1946 to 1960.
• Played for the San Diego Padres in the Pacific Coast League from 1936 to 1937.
• Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966.
• Recognized as the last Major League Baseball player to bat over .400 in a season, hitting .406 in 1941.
• Holds the highest career on-base percentage of all-time.
• Won the American League Most Valuable Player award in 1942, 1946, and 1949.
• Captured the American League Triple Crown in 1942 and 1947.
• Named to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999.
• Honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1991.