1954 Topps #199 Rocky Nelson
1954 Topps #199 Rocky Nelson
About Rocky Nelson
Glenn Richard "Rocky" Nelson was a left-handed first baseman and one of the greatest sluggers in International League history, though that dominance rarely carried to the majors. Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1942, he lost 1943–1945 to Army service in World War II, then debuted with St. Louis in 1949. Over parts of nine big-league seasons (1949–1961) he also played for the Pirates, White Sox, Dodgers, and Cleveland Indians, hitting .249 with 31 home runs and 173 RBIs in 620 games. His 1954 Topps card pictures his Cleveland stint, which lasted just four hitless games before he was sent down. Nelson remains the only three-time International League MVP (Montreal 1953, 1955; Toronto 1958), winning minor-league Triple Crowns in 1955 and 1958. The nickname "Rocky" came from a ball caroming off his head during a Cardinals pepper game. His finest moment came with the 1960 world-champion Pirates: he homered off Bob Turley in Game 7 of the World Series, won by Bill Mazeroski's walk-off. He was elected to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 481 | 1 | 13 | 117 | 132 | 116 | 45 | 56 | 1 |
| SGC | 55 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
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 Rocky Nelson card?
It is card #199 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 Rocky Nelson 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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