1953 Topps #215 Gene Conley
1953 Topps #215 Gene Conley
About Gene Conley
One of sport's great two-way athletes, the 6-foot-8 Gene Conley signed with the Boston Braves in 1950 for a $3,000 bonus after starring at Washington State, and pitched 11 major-league seasons (1952-1963) for the Boston/Milwaukee Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, and Boston Red Sox. A right-hander, he went 91-96 with a 3.82 ERA and 888 strikeouts, breaking out in 1954 (14-9, 2.82) to earn All-Star honors and finish third in Rookie of the Year voting. He was an All-Star again in 1955 and 1959, won the 1955 All-Star Game, and in the second 1959 game threw two perfect innings, striking out Ted Williams and Yogi Berra. Conley won the 1957 World Series with Milwaukee, then made history off the diamond: as a forward for the Boston Celtics he captured three straight NBA titles (1959-1961), making him the only athlete ever to win championships in both Major League Baseball and the NBA. This 1953 Topps card (#215) is his rookie issue.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 484 | 0 | 6 | 42 | 99 | 147 | 103 | 86 | 1 |
| SGC | 64 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 25 | 2 |
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 Gene Conley card?
It is card #215 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, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1953 Topps Gene Conley valuable?
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