1956 Topps #20 Al Kaline | Detroit Tigers | Hall of Fame HOF | White Back Listing Description Offered is an authentic vintage 1956 Topps #20 Al Kaline (White Back), featuring Detroit Tigers icon, 3,000-Hit Club member, 18-time All-Star, and Baseball Hall of Famer Al "Mr. Tiger" Kaline. This third-year card comes directly on the heels of Kaline's historic 1955 breakout season, when he became the youngest player in Major League Baseball history to win a batting title (.340 AVG at age 20). It originates from the celebrated horizontal 1956 Topps set—renowned for its full-color dual-image artwork, facsimile signatures, and classic team logos. ⭐ Collector Highlights ⚾ Official Baseball Hall of Fame (HOF) Legend — Charter 1980 First-Ballot Inductee 📜 White Cardstock Back Variation (#20) — Scarcer early-series printing stock commanding a distinct premium over standard gray backs 🐅 Detroit Tigers Franchise Pillar & "Mr. Tiger" — Spent all 22 seasons of his career in Detroit 🏆 3,000 Career Hits (3,007) & 399 Career Home Runs ⭐ 18× Major League Baseball All-Star Selection & 10× Gold Glove Award Winner 🏆 1955 AL Batting Champion (.340) & 1968 World Series Champion 🖼️ Iconic 1956 Topps Horizontal Landscape Format ❌ Not a Rookie Card (Kaline's RC is 1954 Topps #201) Al Kaline was the total package: an elite contact hitter with power, supreme baserunning instinct, and one of the most feared throwing arms in outfield history. Positioned in the early low series (#1–#100 range), card #20 features both Gray Back and White Back stock variations. The White Back issue carries a recognized scarcity premium, making this an essential centerpiece for Al Kaline player collectors, Detroit Tigers franchise historians, and 1956 Topps master set builders. Card Details Year: 1956 Manufacturer: Topps Set: 1956 Topps Baseball Card Number: #20 Back Variation: White Back Player: Al Kaline ("Mr. Tiger") Team: Detroit Tigers Position: Outfield Grade: Raw / Ungraded Rookie Card: No Hall of Famer: Yes (Inducted 1980) Hit Club: 3,000 Hits Gold Gloves: 10× All-Star: 18× 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 master set, Al Kaline Hall of Fame collection, Detroit Tigers 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!