1953 Topps #45 Grady Hatton
1953 Topps #45 Grady Hatton
About Grady Hatton
Grady Edgebert Hatton Jr. (1922-2013) was a Beaumont, Texas, native who starred at the University of Texas and served in the Army Air Forces during World War II before signing with the Cincinnati Reds for a then-record NL rookie bonus in 1946. Reaching the majors without a day in the minors, the third baseman hit .271 with 14 home runs as a rookie and became Cincinnati's regular at the hot corner for six seasons. In 1952 he shifted to second base and earned his lone All-Star selection, though he did not appear in the game. Over 12 seasons (1946-1960) with the Reds, White Sox, Red Sox, Cardinals, Orioles and Cubs, Hatton batted .254 with 1,068 hits, 91 home runs and 533 RBI across 1,312 games. Nicknamed "Grade-A" for his integrity - he once honored a handshake deal with Reds GM Warren Giles over a signed contract with another club - he later managed the Houston Astros (1966-1968) and scouted for decades, retiring after 46 years in the game.
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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 | 506 | 1 | 3 | 76 | 111 | 168 | 84 | 63 | 0 |
| SGC | 61 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 20 | 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 Grady Hatton card?
It is card #45 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 Cincinnati Reds 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 Grady Hatton 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.