1954 Topps #103 Jim Lemon
1954 Topps #103 Jim Lemon
About Jim Lemon
Card #103 is the rookie card of slugging outfielder James Robert "Jim" Lemon (1928-2006), issued the very year the Cleveland Indians sold him to the Washington Senators. Signed out of Covington (VA) High School in 1947, the right-handed power hitter dropped his given name of "Bob" in the Cleveland system to avoid confusion with Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Lemon. After brief Indians trials (1950, 1953) and Army service, he was sold to Washington in May 1954 for a reported $20,000 and blossomed there. Lemon became one of the era's premier sluggers, hitting three home runs in a single game at Griffith Stadium before President Eisenhower on August 31, 1956, leading the American League in strikeouts three times, and belting a career-high 38 homers with 100 RBI in 1960, the year he was named an All-Star. Over 12 seasons with Cleveland, Washington/Minnesota, Philadelphia, and the Chicago White Sox (1950-1963), he batted .262 with 164 home runs and 529 RBI in 1,010 games. He later managed the Senators (1968) and coached the Twins, and was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1988.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 506 | 1 | 8 | 93 | 135 | 130 | 73 | 66 | 0 |
| SGC | 68 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 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 Jim Lemon card?
It is card #103 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Cleveland Indians player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1954 Topps Jim Lemon 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.
Sources: Trading Card Database, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Baseball-Almanac. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.