1954 Topps #149 Jim Robertson
About Jim Robertson
Alfred James Robertson (January 29, 1928–2015), a right-handed catcher out of Chicago, starred in three sports at Bradley University, where he played for his father, coach A.J. Robertson, before the New York Yankees signed him as an amateur free agent in 1949. He climbed the Yankees' deep farm system for five seasons, earning Central League (1951) and Eastern League (1952) All-Star recognition, but with Yogi Berra entrenched in the Bronx he had no path to the big club. On December 16, 1953, Robertson went to the Philadelphia Athletics as part of the famous 11-player trade that also brought Vic Power and Jim Finigan to Philadelphia. Acting boss Earle Mack named him the A's starting catcher, and Robertson debuted on April 15, 1954—making this card his rookie card. He batted .187 with 29 hits, no home runs, and 8 RBI across 69 games for the 1954 Philadelphia and 1955 Kansas City Athletics, his only major-league seasons. He later became a real-estate developer in Peoria.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 406 | 0 | 4 | 61 | 120 | 103 | 55 | 61 | 2 |
| SGC | 37 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 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 Jim Robertson card?
It is card #149 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Philadelphia Athletics player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1954 Topps Jim Robertson valuable?
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