1953 Topps #49 Faye Throneberry
1953 Topps #49 Faye Throneberry
About Faye Throneberry
Maynard Faye Throneberry (June 22, 1931 - April 26, 1999) was a left-handed-hitting, right-throwing outfielder from Fisherville, Tennessee. A Detroit contract was voided by Commissioner Happy Chandler because he had not yet finished high school, so he signed with Boston Red Sox scout George Digby in June 1950, then hit .304 with 13 home runs for Scranton in 1951. He debuted with the Red Sox on April 15, 1952, and over eight seasons (1952-1961) played for Boston, the Washington Senators, and the Los Angeles Angels. As a rookie he clubbed two grand slams and made two sparkling catches before President Harry Truman on Opening Day; his best year came in 1959, when he hit a career-high 10 home runs. Army service in 1952-54, including time in Korea, and a shoulder injury blunted his career; he finished at .236 with 29 home runs and 137 RBI in 521 games. Faye was the older brother of "Marvelous Marv" Throneberry, and after baseball he became a champion field-trial bird-dog trainer, handling a pointer to a 1973 national title.
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Designations, variations & errors
Double Print
Marked DP. Roughly 50% more of these cards were printed than their neighbors (the hobby calls it 'double-printed'), so they are the most plentiful cards in the set. TCDB flags 103 of them, concentrated in the low series. Five cards normally in the low run - #94, #107, #131, #145 and #156 - were also printed on the more-plentiful #166-220 sheet. A print-quantity designation, not an error or a separate card.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 531 | 1 | 7 | 60 | 113 | 163 | 94 | 92 | 1 |
| SGC | 83 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 25 | 3 |
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 Faye Throneberry card?
It is card #49 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.
What does 'double print' mean for this card?
Roughly 50% more of these cards were printed than their neighbors, so double prints (DP) are the most plentiful cards in the set. It is a print-quantity note, not an error or a separate card.
Is the 1953 Topps Faye Throneberry valuable?
Value depends on grade and eye appeal. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
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.