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1954 Topps Baseball Cards

1954 Topps Baseball Cards

1954 Topps Baseball: A Vintage Gem Packed with Legends & Rookies

MLB's golden age unfolds on 250 iconic cards! The 1954 Topps Baseball set immortalizes greats like Ted Williams (x2), Jackie Robinson, and rookies of Ernie Banks, Hank Aaron, Tom Lasorda and Al Kaline! Each card features bright colors on vibrant and consistent design.

Highlights:

  • Hall of Fame galore: Ted Williams, Monte Irvin, Jackie Robinson, Phil Rizzuto, Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, Duke Snider, Hoyt Wilhelm, Whitey Ford, Richie Ashburn, Yogi Berra, Larry Doby, Billy Herman, Willie Mays, Ernie Banks, Hank Aaron, Tommy Lasorda, Earle Combs, Heinie Manush and Al Kaline.
  • Rookie debuts: Witness future legends Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Tom Lasorda and Al Kaline take their first steps.
  • Unique design: Dual photos (colorized portrait + action shot), colorful backgrounds, and fun comics on the back.
  • Fun fact: Half the cards were printed upside down! Look for the card number placement on the back.
  • Bonus Ted Williams: He gets two cards, #1 and #250. This was a result of Topps taking advantage of him under contract following the end of his deal with Bowman.

More than just cardboard:

  • Records: Detailed player stats and bios on the backs.
  • Unbelievable value: The PSA 10 example ever to sell publicly sold through SCP Auctions in 2012 for $357,594. If sold today it would likely clear $1 million dollars.
  • Baseball's first twin duo: Collect card #139 featuring baseball's first twin duo, Eddie & Johnny O'Brien.

Missing stars: Bowman snatched the rights to Mickey Mantle, Pee Wee Reese, and Roy Campanella for their 1954 Bowman set. This fascinating rivalry between producers went on until 1956.

The 1954 Topps Baseball Set – a must-have for any collector seeking a slice of baseball history!