1953 Topps #177 Jim Dyck
1953 Topps #177 Jim Dyck
About Jim Dyck
Jim Dyck (born February 3, 1922, in Omaha, Nebraska; died January 11, 1999) signed with the New York Yankees organization out of a tryout camp in 1940, but his climb was interrupted by World War II, during which he served as a Navy Air Corps pilot aboard the escort carrier USS Windham Bay, costing him roughly five prime seasons. Drafted by the St. Louis Browns in 1949, he tore up the Texas League with San Antonio (a .321 average in 1950, 27 home runs in 1951) to earn his call-up. A right-handed-hitting third baseman and left fielder, Dyck reached the majors in September 1951 and played six seasons (1951-1956) for the Browns, Cleveland Indians, Baltimore Orioles, and Cincinnati Redlegs. His best year came in 1952, when he set career highs with a .269 average, 15 home runs, and 64 RBI in 122 games. On July 16, 1953, he capped three straight Browns home runs (after Clint Courtney and Dick Kryhoski) to tie a major-league record in an 8-6 win over the Yankees. This 1953 Topps card is his rookie card. He batted .246 with 26 home runs and 114 RBI over 330 big-league games, then ran a bowling alley in Cheney, Washington, after retiring.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 525 | 0 | 3 | 60 | 103 | 141 | 123 | 94 | 1 |
| SGC | 82 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 28 | 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 Jim Dyck card?
It is card #177 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 St. Louis Browns player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1953 Topps Jim Dyck valuable?
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