Description
9/13 Update: The break is now full! We are scheduled to run the randomizer for it this coming Sunday at 5pm CST - watch it live on YouTube.
274 total spots, including a total of 71 graded cards.
274 total spots, including a total of 71 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. Overall this is a lovely VG+ condition set with a total of 71 graded cards including all graded HOF cards and 20 on-card autographs. The raw cards average VG, with some better and some less.
Compared to the last 1953 Topps set we broke, this one has over 20 more graded cards yet is slightly more affordable overall. It boasts a nice selection of graded HOF'ers, tough high number cards and a nice array of 20 on-card autographs.
Again, all 23 cards of HOF players included in the set are graded examples. The biggest hits of the break are:
- SGC 2.5 #82 Mickey Mantle
- SGC 3 #244 Willie Mays
- SGC 3 #220 Satchel Paige
- SGC 2.5 #1 Jackie Robinson
- SGC 4 #104 Yogi Berra
- SGC 5 #76 Pee Wee Reese
- SGC 4 #263 Johnny Podres
- SGC 4.5 #273 Harvey Haddix
- SGC On-Card Autograph #54 Bob Feller
- SGC 4 #37 Eddie Mathews
- SGC 4 #27 Roy Campanella
- SGC 5 #66 Minnie Minoso
- SGC 5.5 #78 Red Schoendienst
- SGC 3 #114 Phil Rizzuto
- SGC 3 #147 Warren Spahn
- PSA On-Card Autograph #191 Ralph Kiner
- SGC 4.5 #61 Early Wynn
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 Mickey Mantle, a spot will hit the 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.
9/13 Update
To add more value to the break and to improve the odds for all participants, three additional prizes have been added to the checklist:
- Joe DiMaggio Autographed Baseball Authenticated by PSA
- SGC Authentic 1951 Topps Honus Wagner card from the Connie Mack's All-Star stand-up subset
- SGC Authentic 1962 Post Cereal Mickey Mantle card cut from Life Magazine
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.
Fifteen spots will win additional prizes in the Skunk Production draw! Specifically:
- The top spot will win a SGC 4 1955 Bowman Willie Mays!
- Spot 2 wins a PSA Authenticated Hank Aaron Autographed First Day Cover!
- Spot 3 wins a Complete 1983 Topps Traded Set including a Darryl Strawberry RC
- And finally, Spots 4-15 will each receive $40 store credit
Additional Information
Set: |
1953 Topps Baseball |
Graders: |
SGC, PSA & Beckett |
Total Cards/Spots: |
274 |
Graded Cards Included: |
71 |