1954 Topps #95 Hal Rice
About Hal Rice
Harold Housten "Hoot" Rice was a left-handed-hitting outfielder who signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as a 17-year-old amateur in 1941. His path to the majors was interrupted by World War II: Rice served in the U.S. Army with a tank destroyer battalion in the Pacific Theater, earned a battlefield commission to second lieutenant, was wounded in the legs in the Philippines in 1945, and received the Purple Heart. Returning to pro ball in 1946, he made his big-league debut with the Cardinals on April 29, 1948, and over seven seasons (1948-1954) he played for St. Louis, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Chicago Cubs, largely as a reserve who backed up Stan Musial in left. His best stretch came after a June 1953 trade to Pittsburgh, where he hit .311 with 42 RBI down the stretch. A left fielder who threw right-handed, Rice batted .260 with 307 hits, 19 home runs, and 162 RBI over 424 games. His 1954 Topps card (#95) captures him during his final big-league season, split between the Pirates and Cubs.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 476 | 0 | 5 | 94 | 125 | 116 | 70 | 66 | 0 |
| SGC | 57 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 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 Hal Rice card?
It is card #95 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Pittsburgh Pirates player.
Is the 1954 Topps Hal Rice valuable?
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