1954-55 Topps #39 Alex Delvecchio
Alex Delvecchio, Detroit’s smooth young center and a future Hall of Famer.
About Alex Delvecchio
Fort William, Ontario's Alex Delvecchio led the OHA in assists with Oshawa in 1950-51, debuted for Detroit that March, and never wore another NHL sweater — 24 seasons, 1951 to 1973, all in the winged wheel. The smooth centre (who also handled left wing) inherited Sid Abel's spot between Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay on the famed Production Line, helped raise Stanley Cups in 1952, 1954 and 1955, and captained the Wings for a dozen seasons on his way to 1,281 points. Teammates called him "Fats" — a childhood tag for his round face and chubby cheeks, not his trim six-foot frame. A three-time Lady Byng winner (1959, 1966, 1969) and 13-time All-Star Game selection, he entered the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1977 and made the NHL's 100 Greatest list in 2017. This '54-55 Topps card isn't his rookie, but it catches him fresh off the 1954 Cup, with a seven-goal, 15-point playoff run coming that spring.
Sources: Wikipedia · Hockey-Reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 396 | 0 | 3 | 62 | 92 | 85 | 68 | 81 | 5 |
| SGC | 121 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 22 | 48 | 2 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-08-20. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8). PSA counts are straight-graded.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1954-55 Topps Alex Delvecchio card?
It is card #39 of the 1954-55 Topps Hockey set - Topps's first hockey issue, 60 cards at the larger 2-5/8 by 3-3/4 inch pre-1957 size. It pictures Alex Delvecchio with the Detroit Red Wings.
Is Alex Delvecchio in the Hockey Hall of Fame?
Yes - Alex Delvecchio was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1977. Sixteen of the set's 60 cards picture Hall of Famers.
How many cards are in the 1954-55 Topps Hockey set?
60 cards - 15 each for the Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers, interleaved through the numbering. Topps's first hockey set covered the four US-based NHL clubs; Parkhurst continued to cover all six teams. Topps's next hockey set came in 1957-58.
Sources: Trading Card Database, Cardboard Connection, hockeydb, the Hockey Hall of Fame roll call, Hockey-Reference, and the 1951-55 Parkhurst checklists, PSA & SGC population reports. Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-08-23.
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