1954 Topps #60 Frank Baumholtz
About Frank Baumholtz
A two-sport star, Frank Conrad Baumholtz was a consensus second-team All-American guard at Ohio University, whom he led to the 1941 NIT final while being named the tournament's Most Valuable Player; his No. 54 was later retired by the school. He played pro basketball (Youngstown Bears, and the Cleveland Rebels of the BAA) before reaching the majors as a left-handed-hitting outfielder with the Cincinnati Reds in 1947, finishing fifth in Rookie of the Year voting after batting .283 with 182 hits. Over ten seasons (1947-1957) with the Reds, Chicago Cubs, and Philadelphia Phillies, he hit .290 with 1,010 hits, 165 doubles, 25 home runs, and 272 RBI in 1,019 games. His best year came in 1952, when he batted .325 to finish runner-up to Stan Musial for the National League batting title; in a famous season-ending publicity stunt, Cardinals manager Eddie Stanky had Musial pitch to Baumholtz, who batted right-handed and reached on an error. With the slow-footed Cubs outfield, he was tagged one of columnist Mike Royko's "Quicksand Kids." Fittingly for this card, the birth date printed on the back is in error; Baumholtz was born October 7, 1918.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 404 | 0 | 5 | 64 | 96 | 133 | 63 | 43 | 0 |
| SGC | 45 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 0 |
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 Frank Baumholtz card?
It is card #60 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Chicago Cubs player.
Is the 1954 Topps Frank Baumholtz 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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