1954 Topps #197 Schoolboy Rowe
1954 Topps #197 Schoolboy Rowe
About Schoolboy Rowe
The 1954 Topps card pictures Lynwood Thomas "Schoolboy" Rowe as a Detroit coach — his real role that year, when he served as the Tigers' first-base coach (1954-55) after a 15-season pitching career. Born in Waco, Texas (1910) and raised in El Dorado, Arkansas, the right-hander earned his nickname as a boy holding his own against older players; he signed with Detroit's Beaumont farm club and reached the majors in 1933. In 1934 he went 24-8 with a 16-game winning streak that tied the AL record, and in 1935 he anchored Detroit to its first World Series title, winning Game One and picking up a relief win in the Series against the Cubs. A three-time All-Star (1935, 1936, 1947) who also pitched for the Dodgers and Phillies, Rowe finished 158-101 with a 3.87 ERA and 913 strikeouts. A superb hitting pitcher, he batted .263 with 18 home runs and led the NL with 15 pinch hits in 1943. During a 1934 radio broadcast he famously asked, "How'm I doin', Edna honey?" — a line that endeared him to fans nationwide. He died in 1961 and was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame that year.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 594 | 1 | 15 | 137 | 132 | 143 | 86 | 79 | 1 |
| SGC | 78 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 17 | 21 | 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 Schoolboy Rowe card?
It is card #197 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Detroit Tigers coach.
Is the 1954 Topps Schoolboy Rowe 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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