1953 Topps #39 Eddie Miksis
1953 Topps #39 Eddie Miksis
About Eddie Miksis
Signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1944 at age 17 — Brooklyn purchased a controlling interest in his minor-league club to land him — Eddie Miksis debuted that June and became one of the era's most versatile utility men, playing shortstop, second, and third base plus the outfield while batting and throwing right-handed. Over 14 major-league seasons he suited up for the Dodgers (1944, 1946–1951), Chicago Cubs (1951–1956), St. Louis Cardinals (1957), Baltimore Orioles (1957–1958), and Cincinnati Redlegs (1958), retiring with a .236 average, 44 home runs, and 228 RBI across 1,042 games. Miksis reached the 1947 and 1949 World Series with Brooklyn (.273 in eight Series games) and etched his name into Dodgers lore in Game 4 of the 1947 Series: pinch-running on first base, he raced home with the winning run on Cookie Lavagetto's ninth-inning double, the hit that broke up Bill Bevens' no-hit bid at Ebbets Field. Later, as a Cub, he lent his glove to a young Ernie Banks during Banks' first spring training in 1954. Born September 11, 1926, in Burlington, New Jersey, Miksis died in 2005 at age 78.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 471 | 0 | 13 | 73 | 112 | 119 | 82 | 72 | 0 |
| SGC | 60 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 0 |
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 Eddie Miksis card?
It is card #39 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 Chicago Cubs player.
Is the 1953 Topps Eddie Miksis 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.