1954 Topps #139 Johnny & Eddie O'Brien
1954 Topps #139 Johnny & Eddie O'Brien
About Johnny & Eddie O'Brien
This dual card pictures identical-twin infielders Johnny and Eddie O'Brien, the pride of Seattle University, where they were basketball stars — Johnny became the first collegian to top 1,000 points in a season and scored 43 in the Chieftains' famous 84–81 upset of the Harlem Globetrotters on January 21, 1952. Drafted by the NBA's Milwaukee Hawks, the pair instead signed large "bonus baby" contracts with the Pittsburgh Pirates in March 1953. That year they became the first twins to play for the same big-league team in the same game since 1915. After Army service (1953–55) they returned to Pittsburgh, where Johnny (second base, later also pitching) played 1953 and 1955–58 for the Pirates before finishing with the Cardinals and Braves in 1958–59, batting .250 with 4 home runs and 59 RBI over 339 games. Shortstop Eddie spent his whole career (1953, 1955–58) with the Pirates, hitting .236. Nicknamed "Johnny-O" and "Eddie-O," Eddie later became Seattle University's athletic director and a Seattle Pilots coach.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 924 | 2 | 10 | 107 | 166 | 208 | 165 | 260 | 6 |
| SGC | 252 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 21 | 29 | 58 | 121 | 7 |
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 Johnny & Eddie O'Brien card?
It is card #139 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 Johnny & Eddie O'Brien 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.