1954 Topps
Total Cards: 250
Size: 2-5/8" x 3-3/4"
Rating: 8.7 (115 ratings)
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Trivia |
- Cards measure 2 5/8" by 3 3/4"
- 1st set to include Baltimore Orioles cards.
- Last set to include Philadelphia Athletics cards.
- Cards in the first series (1-50) can be found with white and gray backs; the grays were distributed and available mostly in Canada.
- #15 Al Rosen - UER: Born "March 1, 1925", should be "February 29, 1924"
- #36 Hoyt Wilhelm - UER: Born on "July 23, 1923", should be "July 26, 1922"
- #52 Vic Power - UER: Born on "November 1, 1931", should be "November 1, 1927"
- #53 Jack Dittmer - UER: Cartoon on lower back states Dittmer hit .196 in 1952. He actually hit .193.
- #60 Frank Baumholtz - UER: DOB should be October 7, 1918
- #73 Wayne Terwilliger - UER: DOB should be June 27, 1925
- #81 Dave Hoskins - UER: Born on "August 3, 1925", should be "August 3, 1917"
- #91 Bob Oldis - UER: Born on "January 5, 1930", should be "January 5, 1928"
- #113 Bob Boyd - UER: Back of card states born October 1, 1926; should be October 1, 1919
- #128 Henry Aaron - UER: Birthdate should be February 5, 1934
- #151 Alex Grammas - UER: Born on "April 3, 1928", should be "April 3, 1926"
- #157 Don Lenhardt - UER: 1st line of the write-up on the back, "...rejoined the St. Louis Browns last year..." (1953), actually rejoined the Browns in 1952
- #165 Jim Pendleton - UER: DOB Should be January 7, 1924
- #169 Jim Hughes - UER: DOB should be March 21, 1923
- #216 Al Sima - UER: Should be "Throws: Left" on back
- #231 Roy Smalley - UER: Should be "six seasons" in 3rd line of text on back
- #239 Bill Skowron - UER: DOB should be December 18, 1930
User Comments |
First cards I ever saw were 1952 Topps, which caught my eye because of the stars around the name panel. In 1953, it was the painted backgrounds I found fascinating. But the 1954 set really hooked me with the solid color backgrounds, the prominent team emblems and the great back design with stats and cartooned bio facts. Have to say this is my all-time favorite set.
Rating: 10 | ||
This is the oldest set I've ever completed. An O/C Ernie Banks RC was the final card needed. At one point there were thoughts of upgrading it, but with vintage prices skyrocketing the card will do nicely! | ||
You wanted to know about the first pack I ever opened. It was either a 1954 Topps or Bowman. I can't remember, but I purchased these one-cent cards at a local family grocery store.
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Forum |
| Subject | Replies | Last Post |
| Cards featuring 2 or more players | 7 | Feb 13, 2025 2:31 PM by lummysdad |
| Trivia correction | 1 | Apr 20, 2023 10:50 PM by BigEd76 |
| Card Backs in Different Positions | 3 | Jan 20, 2021 11:32 AM by Stevie Jay |
External Links |
- BaseballCardPedia: 1954 Topps (R-414-8-A)
- Just Collect Article: 1954 Topps Baseball Set
- PSA Article: Rookie Card Paradise: A Breakdown of the 1954 Topps Baseball Set
- PSA Price Guide: 1954 Topps
- Sports Card Radio: 1954 Topps Baseball Vintage Review & Checklist
- Sports Collectors Daily: 1954 Topps Baseball Set Offers Ted x 2; Aaron’s Debut
