1954 Topps #246 Howie Fox
About Howie Fox
Howard Francis "Howie" Fox was a right-handed pitcher who signed with the Cincinnati Reds organization and broke into pro ball in 1943, reaching the majors with Cincinnati in 1944. Over nine big-league seasons he pitched for the Reds (1944-46, 1948-51), Philadelphia Phillies (1952), and Baltimore Orioles (1954), compiling a 43-72 record with a 4.33 ERA and 342 strikeouts in 248 games (132 starts) across 1,108-1/3 innings. His best year was 1950 (11-8), but he is often remembered for 1949, when his 6-19 mark led the majors in losses. Fox holds a unique piece of history: pitching for the 1953 minor-league Baltimore Orioles and then the 1954 major-league Orioles that replaced them, he was the only man to play for both, working exclusively in relief (38 games) for the American League club pictured on this Series 3 card. Tragically, Fox was stabbed to death at age 34 on October 9, 1955, during a disturbance at the San Antonio tavern he owned while pitching for the Texas League Missions.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 409 | 0 | 4 | 65 | 126 | 99 | 65 | 50 | 0 |
| SGC | 48 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 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 Howie Fox card?
It is card #246 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Baltimore Orioles player.
Is the 1954 Topps Howie Fox valuable?
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