1954 Topps #212 Mickey Micelotta
About Mickey Micelotta
Robert Peter "Mickey" Micelotta (October 20, 1928 – October 9, 2022) was a right-handed shortstop from Corona, New York, who broke into pro ball at 18 in 1947 with the Dayton Indians and Carbondale Pioneers. His climb was interrupted by U.S. Army service in the Korean War, which cost him the 1951 and 1952 seasons. Signed within the Phillies organization, he starred defensively at shortstop for the Terre Haute Phillies (1953) and Syracuse Chiefs (1954–55) before reaching the majors. Micelotta made his MLB debut on April 20, 1954, appearing as a pinch runner, and split 1954–55 between Syracuse and Philadelphia. Used almost exclusively as a defensive substitute, pinch runner, and pinch hitter, he played just 17 big-league games, going 0-for-7 with no hits (a .000 average) while scoring 2 runs. He played 13 total professional seasons — later with the Miami Marlins and Birmingham Barons in the minors — before working in the carpet business. His 1954 Topps #212 is his rookie card and, given his brief MLB tenure, his lone mainstream card.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 547 | 0 | 15 | 124 | 162 | 140 | 58 | 46 | 2 |
| SGC | 56 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 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 Mickey Micelotta card?
It is card #212 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Philadelphia Phillies player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1954 Topps Mickey Micelotta valuable?
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