1954 Topps #134 Cal Hogue
About Cal Hogue
Calvin Grey Hogue (1927-2005), a 6-foot right-handed pitcher from Dayton, Ohio, signed with the St. Louis Browns organization in 1945 as a 17-year-old and ground out a long minor-league apprenticeship across seven clubs and roughly a decade, including a 10-3 season with the Class A Charleston Rebels that earned his call-up. He reached the majors with the Pittsburgh Pirates, debuting July 15, 1952, and pitched parts of three seasons (1952-1954), all with Pittsburgh. In his second big-league outing he tossed a complete-game four-hitter to beat the Phillies 2-1, and he threw another complete game to top the Giants 6-4 in September 1953. Chronic control trouble (96 walks) held him to a 2-10 record and 4.91 ERA over 25 games; manager Fred Haney said he had to stop "fighting himself." He later worked as a union plumber near Dayton. No documented nickname; this is not a rookie card and carries no card error.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 389 | 0 | 5 | 52 | 100 | 111 | 64 | 56 | 1 |
| SGC | 46 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 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 Cal Hogue card?
It is card #134 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Pittsburgh Pirates player.
Is the 1954 Topps Cal Hogue valuable?
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