1953 Topps #69 Dick Brodowski
1953 Topps #69 Dick Brodowski
About Dick Brodowski
Richard Stanley "Dick" Brodowski (July 26, 1932 – January 14, 2019), a right-handed pitcher from Bayonne, New Jersey, was signed by Boston Red Sox scout Bill McCarren in 1951 as a third baseman, then converted to the mound after injuries wrecked his Marion (minor-league) club's staff. He debuted with Boston on June 14, 1952, at age 19, and went 5-5 with a 4.41 ERA and four complete games as a rookie — including a four-hit, 4-3 win over the pennant-bound Yankees that drew praise from Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra. Military service in the U.S. Army at Fort Dix, New Jersey, cost him the 1953-54 seasons, and he was never as sharp afterward. He pitched for the Red Sox (1952, 1955), Washington Senators (1956-57), and Cleveland Indians (1958-59), finishing 9-11 with a 4.76 ERA, five saves, and 85 strikeouts over 72 games and 215⅔ innings. His 1953 Topps card (#69) carries no documented printing error.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 512 | 1 | 9 | 59 | 127 | 135 | 99 | 82 | 0 |
| SGC | 63 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 1 |
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 Dick Brodowski card?
It is card #69 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 Boston Red Sox player.
Is the 1953 Topps Dick Brodowski valuable?
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