What is the starting value for this ungraded 1956 Topps card?

The ungraded version of the 1956 Topps Gene Baker #142 is listed starting at $4.

How much is a PSA 10 version of this card worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of the 1956 Topps #142 sells for $890.

Is the condition of the card a major factor in its price?

Yes, the condition is key; the difference between ungraded ($4) and PSA 10 ($890) highlights the value of grading.

Gene Baker [Gray Back] #142 1956 Topps Baseball — Card Value

Name: Gene Baker [Gray Back] #142 1956 Topps Baseball — Card Value
Brand: Baseball

1956 Topps Baseball

What the Gene Baker [Gray Back] #142 (1956 Topps Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Gene Baker [Gray Back] #142 1956 Topps Baseball value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 9 $743 · PSA 10 $890. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · 1956 Topps BaseballNumber · #142

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Value by grade

Ungraded

185.8×

$743

Grade 9

222.5×

$890

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 222.5× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the absolute cheapest way to own the Gene Baker #142 1956 Topps, grab the Gray Back for only $4. The White Back at $6 offers no tangible difference in the card itself, as both are standard releases. If your goal is simply collecting this specific card, the Gray Back is the pragmatic choice. Those looking for a slight aesthetic preference should consider the White Back, but otherwise, save your money.

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White BackGene Baker [White Back] #142 1956 Topps Baseball — Card Value$6.06$1,599eBay ↗

Gray Back— this pageGene Baker [Gray Back] #142 1956 Topps Baseball — Card Value$4.22$890.49eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Baseball
Set: 1956 Topps Baseball
Sport: Baseball
Number: #142

Gene Baker [Gray Back] #142 1956 Topps Baseball value

A raw (ungraded) Gene Baker [Gray Back] #142 runs around $4, a Grade 9 about $743, and a PSA 10 commands $890.

What drives the price

Grade, centering, rookie/star status, set scarcity, and print run drive sports-card value. PSA/BGS gem-mint copies and rookies of stars carry the biggest premiums; raw commons sell for little.

Price guide

Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$4	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$743	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$890	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting value for this ungraded 1956 Topps card?: The ungraded version of the 1956 Topps Gene Baker #142 is listed starting at $4.
How much is a PSA 10 version of this card worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of the 1956 Topps #142 sells for $890.
Is the condition of the card a major factor in its price?: Yes, the condition is key; the difference between ungraded ($4) and PSA 10 ($890) highlights the value of grading.