Description
274 total spots, including a total of 109 graded cards.
Each spot receives one random card from the set; full details below.
About the Set
The 1953 Topps set is an iconic treasure trove bursting with baseball legends like Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle. Each card represents a hand-painted portal to a diamond dream. Overall this is a lovely VG+ condition set with a total of 109 graded cards including 9 on-card autographs. The raw cards average VG, with some better and some less. Compared to the previous 1953 Topps sets we've broken, this one has some of the highest-grade key cards and a nice selection of graded high number cards.
All 23 cards of HOF players included in the set are graded examples. The biggest hits of the break are:
- SGC 4 #82 Mickey Mantle
- PSA 2.5 #244 Willie Mays
- PSA 3 #1 Jackie Robinson
- SGC 4 #220 Satchel Paige
- SGC 5 #37 Eddie Mathews
- SGC 5 #54 Bob Feller
- SGC 5 #207 Whitey Ford
- SGC 3 #104 Yogi Berra
- PSA 5 #62 Monte Irvin
- SGC 3 #263 Johnny Podres
- SGC 4.5 #114 Phil Rizzuto
- PSA 5 #66 Minnie Minoso
- PSA 5 #27 Roy Campanella
- SGC 3.5 #76 Pee Wee Reese
- SGC 6 #41 Enos Slaughter
- SGC 3 #147 Warren Spahn
View the full checklist with conditions of each card.
How it Works
For those not familiar with breaks, participants purchase a spot which guarantees them one random card from the set. After we fill the list of participants and payments are collected, the list will be randomized and each spot will be assigned a random card from the set. A spot will hit the SGC 4 Mickey Mantle, a spot will hit the PSA 3 Jackie Robinson, ect.
The randomizer will use 2 dice, with a 9 roll minimum, and will be performed by a trusted video runner live. The video recording and link to the randomizer results will also be posted immediately afterwards. We always schedule randomizer runs at least 24 hours in advance, and livestream them on both YouTube and in our Facebook Group. Once the break fills, expect an email from us with the break date and time.
Skunk Protection
What's Skunk Protection? All spots that hit raw cards in the main break will be entered into a separate, second randomizer run that will run the day after the main break.
Ten spots will win additional prizes in the Skunk Production draw! With February being Black History month, it felt appropriate to highlight a couple of the leagues early integrators / HOF'ers. Specifically:
- The top spot takes a PSA 6 1953 Bowman Color Larry Doby!
Doby not appearing in the 1953 Topps set is one of it's few flaws; we've fixed that with this addition. - Spot 2 wins a PSA 5 1960 Topps #200 Willie Mays
- Spot 3 wins a PSA 3 1956 Topps #130 Willie Mays
- And finally, Spots 4-10 will each receive $50 store credit
Additional Information
Set: |
1953 Topps Baseball |
Graders: |
PSA, SGC, BVG & CSG |
Total Cards/Spots: |
274 |
Graded Cards Included: |
109 |