1954 Topps #133 Del Baker
About Del Baker
Delmer David Baker (May 3, 1892 - September 11, 1973), pictured on card #133 as a Boston Red Sox coach, spent nearly half a century in pro ball as a catcher, manager, and famed sign-stealer. Signed out of Oregon in 1911, he reached the majors as a backup catcher with the Detroit Tigers, appearing in 172 games over three seasons (1914-1916) behind Oscar Stanage and hitting .209 with 63 hits and 22 RBI. After years managing in the minors, he returned to Detroit as a coach under Mickey Cochrane, earning a ring on the 1935 World Series champions, then managed the Tigers (1938-1942). His 1940 club won the American League pennant, going 90-64 and clinching behind rookie Floyd Giebell over Bob Feller, before losing the World Series to Cincinnati in seven games. Baker later coached the Red Sox (1945-48, 1953-58) and briefly served as their interim manager in 1960. He was renowned as "baseball's canniest sign-stealer," reading pitchers' grips and tells to tip hitters like Hank Greenberg via coded words.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 578 | 3 | 28 | 180 | 138 | 126 | 52 | 51 | 0 |
| SGC | 64 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 21 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 0 |
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 Del Baker card?
It is card #133 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Boston Red Sox coach.
Is the 1954 Topps Del Baker valuable?
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