1956 Topps #15 Ernie Banks | Chicago Cubs | Hall of Fame HOF | White Back Listing Description Offered is an authentic vintage 1956 Topps #15 Ernie Banks (White Back), featuring "Mr. Cub" himself, 2-time National League MVP, 500-Home Run Club legend, and Baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Banks. This early third-year career card comes from the iconic horizontal 1956 Topps set—celebrated for its dual-image artwork combining a detailed portrait with full-color action backgrounds, facsimile player signatures, and team logo emblems. ⭐ Collector Highlights ⚾ Official Baseball Hall of Fame (HOF) Cornerstone — Charter 1977 First-Ballot Inductee 📜 White Cardstock Back Variation (#15) — Specific printing variation highly sought after by 1956 master set builders 🔴🔵 Chicago Cubs Franchise Pillar & "Mr. Cub" Legend 🏆 2× National League MVP (1958, 1959) & 14× MLB All-Star Selection 👑 512 Career Home Runs & 2× NL HR Leader / 2× NL RBI Leader 🖼️ Iconic 1956 Topps Horizontal Landscape Format featuring dynamic action artwork ❌ Not a Rookie Card (Banks' RC is 1954 Topps #94) Ernie Banks remains one of the most beloved figures in sports history. Bursting onto the scene in the mid-1950s, Banks redefined the shortstop position with unmatched power, back-to-back MVP awards, and his famous catchphrase: "Let's play two!" Positioned in the early low series (#1–#100 range), card #15 features two distinct cardboard back stock variations: Gray Back and White Back. Early-series White Backs carry a recognized scarcity premium over standard Gray Backs, making this an essential key anchor for Ernie Banks player collectors, Chicago Cubs franchise historians, and 1956 Topps master set completionists. Card Details Year: 1956 Manufacturer: Topps Set: 1956 Topps Baseball Card Number: #15 Back Variation: White Back Player: Ernie Banks ("Mr. Cub") Team: Chicago Cubs Position: Shortstop Grade: Raw / Ungraded Rookie Card: No Hall of Famer: Yes (Inducted 1977) MVP: 2× NL MVP (1958, 1959) Condition: Raw / Mid-Grade Vintage (See Photos) Condition Please review all high-resolution photographs carefully to evaluate corners, edges, surface, and centering. The 1956 Topps set features full-color horizontal fronts—images reflect the exact raw condition you will receive. A cornerstone addition to a 1956 Topps set, Ernie Banks Hall of Fame master collection, Chicago Cubs history binder, or vintage raw portfolio. Ships securely and carefully packaged in a penny sleeve, top loader, and protective card mailer. Thank you for looking and happy collecting!