1954 Topps #182 Chuck Harmon
About Chuck Harmon
A basketball All-American at the University of Toledo who served in the Navy during World War II, Charles Byron "Chuck" Harmon reached organized baseball through the St. Louis Browns system after a brief 1947 turn with the Negro leagues' Indianapolis Clowns under the alias "Charlie Fine." He hit over .300 across five straight minor-league seasons before Cincinnati promoted him. On April 17, 1954, at Milwaukee's County Stadium, the right-handed utilityman pinch-hit and popped out — but in doing so became the first African American to play for the Cincinnati Reds/Redlegs, moments after teammate Nino Escalera. A third baseman, outfielder, and first baseman, Harmon spent four big-league seasons (1954–1957) with the Redlegs, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies, batting .238 with 141 hits, 7 home runs, 59 RBI, and 25 stolen bases in 289 games. His versatility earned him the nickname "The Glove," for keeping a different mitt for each position. This 1954 Topps card is his rookie card. Harmon was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 2014 and honored with a statue in 2015; he died in 2019 at age 94.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 460 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 105 | 131 | 83 | 88 | 0 |
| SGC | 71 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 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 Chuck Harmon card?
It is card #182 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Cincinnati Redlegs player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1954 Topps Chuck Harmon valuable?
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