1953 Topps #197 Del Crandall
1953 Topps #197 Del Crandall
About Del Crandall
A superb defensive catcher, Del Crandall was signed by the Boston Braves as an amateur free agent before 1948 and reached the majors on June 17, 1949, at age 19. After military service, he spent the bulk of his career (1949-1963) with the Boston and Milwaukee Braves before finishing with the Giants (1964), Pirates (1965), and Indians (1966). Over 16 seasons he batted .254 with 1,276 hits, 179 home runs, and 657 RBI across 1,573 games. Crandall was an 11-time All-Star and won four Gold Gloves (1958-1960, 1962) as the National League's premier defensive backstop, leading the NL in assists a record-tying six times and catching three no-hitters. He anchored the 1957 World Series champion Milwaukee Braves and homered in their 5-0 Game 7 win over the Yankees. He later managed the Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners and was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame in 2003.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 595 | 1 | 4 | 71 | 111 | 173 | 118 | 116 | 1 |
| SGC | 92 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 24 | 33 | 4 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-26. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8). PSA counts are straight-graded.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1953 Topps Del Crandall card?
It is card #197 of the 1953 Topps Baseball set - one of the most beautiful sets ever made, with hand-painted color portraits numbered to 280 (274 cards issued). It pictures the Milwaukee Braves player.
Is the 1953 Topps Del Crandall valuable?
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Sources: Trading Card Database, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Baseball-Almanac. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.