1953 Topps #169 Dizzy Trout
1953 Topps #169 Dizzy Trout
About Dizzy Trout
Paul Howard "Dizzy" Trout (1915-1972) was a hard-throwing, bespectacled right-hander who broke into pro ball with the Terre Haute Tots in 1935, signed with Detroit, and reached the majors in 1939. He starred for the Tigers through mid-1952 before a June trade sent him to the Boston Red Sox, the team pictured on this 1953 card, where he finished the year and retired. A two-time All-Star (1944, 1947), Trout led the American League in wins in 1943 (20) and in ERA in 1944 (2.12), the year he went 27-14 and topped the league in complete games (33), shutouts (7), and innings (352.1). He anchored Detroit's 1945 World Series champions, beating the Cubs in Game 4. A strong-hitting pitcher with 20 career home runs, he finished 170-161 with a 3.23 ERA and 1,256 strikeouts. Nicknamed for the chatty Dizzy Dean, he later broadcast Tigers games; son Steve Trout also pitched in the majors.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 512 | 0 | 9 | 62 | 94 | 139 | 111 | 97 | 0 |
| SGC | 64 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 25 | 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 Dizzy Trout card?
It is card #169 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 Dizzy Trout valuable?
Value depends on grade and eye appeal. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
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