1954 Topps #221 Dick Brodowski
About Dick Brodowski
Richard Stanley Brodowski, a right-handed pitcher born July 26, 1932, in Bayonne, New Jersey, was a Red Sox bonus signing scouted by Bill McCarren in 1951. A converted third baseman, he stunned the minors by going 21-5 with a 2.60 ERA for Marion in his first pro season, then reached Boston at just 19, debuting June 14, 1952, and posting a 5-5 record. U.S. Army service at Fort Dix (1953-1954) during the Korean War era interrupted his development. Returning in 1955, he pitched for the Red Sox before moving to the Washington Senators (1956-1957) and Cleveland Indians (1958-1959), where he won his final decision. Over six major-league seasons he went 9-11 with a 4.76 ERA, 85 strikeouts, and five saves across 72 games (215.2 innings). Never an All-Star, Brodowski was a hard-throwing role-player whose promise was blunted by the two lost military years. After baseball he sold insurance and worked security in Boston; he died January 14, 2019, in Lynn, Massachusetts. This 1954 Topps card is not his rookie (that is 1953 Topps).
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 538 | 1 | 16 | 118 | 143 | 144 | 68 | 48 | 0 |
| SGC | 57 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 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 Dick Brodowski card?
It is card #221 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Boston Red Sox player.
Is the 1954 Topps Dick Brodowski valuable?
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