1954 Topps #70 Larry Doby
1954 Topps #70 Larry Doby
About Larry Doby
Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Doby signed with the Negro National League's Newark Eagles at age 17 in 1942 and, after Navy service, helped Newark win the 1946 Negro League World Series alongside Monte Irvin. On July 5, 1947 — about three months after Jackie Robinson debuted — Doby became the first Black player in the American League, integrating it with the Cleveland Indians and going straight from the Negro Leagues to the majors. A center fielder, he starred for Cleveland (1947–1955), later played for the Chicago White Sox, and finished his 13-year career in 1959. Doby was a seven-time consecutive All-Star (1949–1955), led the AL in home runs twice (1952 and 1954) and in RBIs in 1954 (126), and helped Cleveland win the 1948 World Series, where he hit the first World Series home run by a Black player. He batted .283 with 1,515 hits, 253 home runs, and 970 RBIs over 1,533 games. In 1978 he became MLB's second Black manager, with the White Sox, and he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 984 | 0 | 5 | 65 | 126 | 174 | 164 | 449 | 1 |
| SGC | 381 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 30 | 67 | 253 | 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 Larry Doby card?
It is card #70 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Cleveland Indians player.
Is the 1954 Topps Larry Doby 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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