1954 Topps #146 Don Johnson
About Don Johnson
Donald Roy Johnson (1926-2015), a hard-throwing right-handed pitcher from Portland, Oregon, signed with the New York Yankees as a teenager after tossing six no-hitters in high school and American Legion ball. The 6-foot-3 righty debuted in 1947 and won his first big-league start, a 10-inning 3-2 decision over Philadelphia, going 4-3 for the 1947 World Series champion Yankees, though he did not pitch in the Series. Over seven major-league seasons he worked for the Yankees, St. Louis Browns, Washington Senators, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and San Francisco Giants, compiling a 27-38 record with a 4.78 ERA, 12 saves, and 262 strikeouts in 198 games. His finest year came with the White Sox pictured on this 1954 Topps card: he went 8-7 with a 3.12 ERA, three shutouts, and seven saves for a 94-win Chicago club. He later starred for the International League's Toronto Maple Leafs, leading the league with a 2.67 ERA in 1953 and earning MVP honors in 1957.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 474 | 1 | 10 | 96 | 125 | 142 | 57 | 43 | 0 |
| SGC | 46 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 2 |
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 Don Johnson card?
It is card #146 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Chicago White Sox player.
Is the 1954 Topps Don Johnson 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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