1954 Topps #136 Connie Ryan
1954 Topps #136 Connie Ryan
About Connie Ryan
Cornelius Joseph "Connie" Ryan (1920-1996), a New Orleans native, received Louisiana State University's first full baseball scholarship before turning pro, signing with the Atlanta Crackers and then being inked by Giants player-manager Mel Ott in 1941. A right-handed second baseman, he debuted with the New York Giants in 1942 and spent 12 major-league seasons (1942-1954) with the Giants, Boston Braves, Cincinnati Reds/Redlegs, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago White Sox, appearing here on his 1954 Topps card with the Cincinnati Redlegs. He was a 1944 National League All-Star, playing all nine innings, collecting two hits, and stealing the game's only base in a 7-1 win. A slick, reliable fielder, he hit .248 with 988 hits, 56 home runs, 381 RBI, and 69 stolen bases over 1,184 games. On April 16, 1953, he went 6-for-6 for the Phillies at Pittsburgh, tying a major-league record. He later coached and managed, memorably becoming the first man to shake Hank Aaron's hand after Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run, and served interim managerial stints with Atlanta (1975) and Texas (1977). Ryan was inducted into the Louisiana and New Orleans Sports Halls of Fame.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 536 | 1 | 10 | 136 | 165 | 118 | 50 | 55 | 1 |
| SGC | 47 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-26. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8); totals are summed across each grader's listed variations.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1954 Topps Connie Ryan card?
It is card #136 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Cincinnati Redlegs player.
Is the 1954 Topps Connie Ryan 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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