1954 Topps #148 Bob Trice
About Bob Trice
Robert Lee Trice (1926-1988) was a right-handed pitcher who broke a color barrier: his September 13, 1953 debut made him the first Black player in Philadelphia Athletics history, nearly six-and-a-half years after Jackie Robinson. A Georgia native and Navy veteran, the 6-foot-3 Trice began in the Negro Leagues with the Homestead Grays (1948-1950) before starring for the Triple-A Ottawa A's in 1953, going 21-10 and earning International League MVP and Rookie of the Year honors, which earned his call-up. Over three seasons with the Athletics in Philadelphia and Kansas City (1953-1955), he went 9-9 with a 5.80 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 26 pitching appearances. His signature moment came in 1954, when he shut out the defending World Series champion New York Yankees. A 1954 spring-training shoulder injury sapped his fastball, and after requesting a demotion he was back in the minors by 1955. This is Trice's rookie card, issued the year the Athletics played their final season in Philadelphia.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 491 | 0 | 9 | 95 | 153 | 124 | 66 | 42 | 2 |
| SGC | 60 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 1 |
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 Bob Trice card?
It is card #148 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Philadelphia Athletics player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1954 Topps Bob Trice valuable?
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