1954 Topps #130 Hank Bauer
1954 Topps #130 Hank Bauer
About Hank Bauer
A former U.S. Marine who served 32 months of Pacific combat with the 4th Raider Battalion and earned two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts before being wounded at Okinawa, Hank Bauer was signed by Yankees scout Danny Menendez after working as an East St. Louis pipe fitter. The rugged right fielder debuted in 1948 and played 14 seasons, 12 with the New York Yankees (1948-1959) and two with the Kansas City Athletics (1960-1961), batting .277 with 1,424 hits, 164 home runs, and 703 RBI over 1,544 games. A three-time All-Star (1952-1954), he was a fixture on the Yankee dynasty that captured seven World Series titles during his tenure, and he set the World Series record with a 17-game hitting streak. In the 1958 Series he was the hero, hitting four home runs and batting .323 to help beat Milwaukee. Sportswriter Jim Murray famously said he had "a face like a clenched fist," befitting his hard-nosed reputation. As a manager, Bauer led the Baltimore Orioles to their first championship in 1966, sweeping the favored Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 674 | 0 | 6 | 74 | 125 | 171 | 135 | 163 | 0 |
| SGC | 120 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 26 | 57 | 4 |
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 Hank Bauer card?
It is card #130 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the New York Yankees player.
Is the 1954 Topps Hank Bauer 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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