1954 Topps #115 Rip Repulski
About Rip Repulski
Signed out of Minnesota by Cardinals scout Walter Shannon, Eldon John "Rip" Repulski began his pro career at West Frankfort in 1947 and climbed the St. Louis farm system — leading the California League with 125 RBI at Fresno in 1948 and winning a Junior World Series at Rochester in 1952. The right-handed outfielder debuted with the Cardinals on April 14, 1953, taking over as their regular center fielder and finishing third in National League Rookie of the Year voting behind Jim Gilliam and Harvey Haddix. He played nine big-league seasons for the Cardinals (1953–56), Phillies (1957–58), Dodgers (1959–60) and Red Sox (1960–61), earning a lone All-Star selection in 1956, when he hit .277. Repulski batted .269 with 830 hits, 106 home runs and 416 RBI over 928 games. Though best known as a Cardinal, he won his only World Series ring as a role player with the 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers. Someone in the Cardinals' farm system tagged him "Rip," and he later ran a St. Cloud cocktail lounge famous for his baseball stories.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 336 | 0 | 7 | 46 | 93 | 89 | 53 | 46 | 2 |
| SGC | 46 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 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 Rip Repulski card?
It is card #115 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the St. Louis Cardinals player.
Is the 1954 Topps Rip Repulski 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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