1954 Topps #167 Don Lund
About Don Lund
A hometown Detroit product, Don Lund (1923-2013) starred as a three-sport, nine-letter athlete at the University of Michigan and was a first-round NFL draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1945, but chose baseball, signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers via scout George Sisler. A right-handed outfielder, he reached the majors in 1945 and played seven seasons across three teams: the Brooklyn Dodgers (1945, 1947-1948), the St. Louis Browns (1948), and his hometown Detroit Tigers (1949, 1952-1954). His finest year came in 1953 as Detroit's regular right fielder, when he set career highs of a .257 average, nine home runs, and 47 RBI in 131 games. Over 281 big-league games he batted .240 with 15 home runs and 86 RBI. Lund's greater fame came afterward: he coached the University of Michigan to the 1962 College World Series title (a 15-inning, 5-4 win over Santa Clara), then served as the Detroit Tigers' farm-system director from 1963 to 1970, building much of the roster that would win the 1968 World Series. He was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1987.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 348 | 0 | 4 | 68 | 88 | 96 | 45 | 47 | 0 |
| SGC | 49 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 1 |
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 Lund card?
It is card #167 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Detroit Tigers player.
Is the 1954 Topps Don Lund valuable?
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