1954 Topps #216 Al Sima
About Al Sima
Albert "Al" Sima was a left-handed pitcher who reached the majors at age 28, breaking in with the Washington Senators on June 28, 1950. A Mahwah, New Jersey native (born October 7, 1921; died 1993 in Suffern, New York), he served in the U.S. Navy in 1944-45 during World War II before his baseball career. Sima pitched four big-league seasons for the Senators (1950-51, 1953), Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Athletics (both 1954), appearing in exactly 100 games and posting an 11-21 record, a 4.61 ERA and 111 strikeouts. Traded from the White Sox to the A's on June 11, 1954, he earned a footnote in history that September 19: Sima was the last pitcher to take the mound for the Philadelphia Athletics, throwing a scoreless ninth in the franchise's final home game at Connie Mack Stadium before the club moved to Kansas City. It was also his own final major-league appearance. Fittingly for a southpaw, his 1954 Topps card (#216, pictured with the White Sox) is a well-known uncorrected error: the back mistakenly lists him as a right-hander, when it should read "Throws: Left."
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 538 | 0 | 9 | 130 | 139 | 125 | 85 | 50 | 0 |
| SGC | 52 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-26. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. Totals are summed across each grader's listed variations.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1954 Topps Al Sima card?
It is card #216 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Chicago White Sox player.
Is the 1954 Topps Al Sima valuable?
Value depends on grade and (where it applies) the back variation. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
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