the complete guide to 1954 Topps

At a Glance

ABOUT THE SET

1954 Topps contains 250 cards measuring 2 5/8" x 3 3/4".

uniqueness

There are no major variations in the set but stars like Mickey Mantle and Stan Musial do not appear due to contractual issues. They were able to sign Ted Williams who appears on cards #1 and #250

KEY Rookies and hall of famers

The set contains 22 Hall of Famers including the rookie cards of Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Al Kaline, and Tommy Lasorda.

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uniqueness

There are no errors or variations in the set. However, Topps was able to sign Ted Williams to an exclusive contract making his first time being on a Topps card. They capitalized on this opportunity by making him the first and last card in the set.

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED CARDS

The first issue of Sports Illustrated was released on August 16, 1954 and contained 27 reprinted cards on a page, using the same thin cardstock as the magazine. Hall of Famers include Ted Williams, Jackie Robinson, Eddie Mathews, Duke Snider, Richie Ashburn, Lary Doby, Willie Mays, and Gil Hodges.

CHECKLIST

*HOFers are in bold

  1. Ted Williams

  2. Gus Zernial

  3. Monte Irvin

  4. Hank Sauer

  5. Ed Lopat

  6. Pete Runnels

  7. Ted Kluszewski

  8. Bob Young

  9. Harvey Haddix

  10. Jackie Robinson

  11. Paul Leslie Smith

  12. Del Crandall

  13. Billy Martin

  14. Preacher Roe

  15. Al Rosen

  16. Vic Janowicz

  17. Phil Rizzuto

  18. Walt Dropo

  19. John Lipon

  20. Warren Spahn

  21. Bobby Shantz

  22. Jim Greengrass

  23. Luke Easter

  24. Granny Hamner

  25. Harvey Kuenn

  26. Ray Jablonski

  27. Ferris Fain

  28. Paul Minner

  29. Jim Hegan

  30. Eddie Mathews

  31. Johnny Klippstein

  32. Duke Snider

  33. Johnny Schmitz

  34. Jim Rivera

  35. Jim Gilliam

  36. Hoyt Wilhelm

  37. Whitey Ford

  38. Eddie Stanky

  39. Sherm Lollar

  40. Mel Parnell

  41. Willie Jones

  42. Don Mueller

  43. Dick Groat

  44. Ned Garver

  45. Richie Ashburn

  46. Ken Raffensberger

  47. Ellis Kinder

  48. Billy Hunter

  49. Ray Murray

  50. Yogi Berra

  51. Johnny Lindell

  52. Vic Power

  53. Jack Dittmer

  54. Vern Stephens

  55. Phil Cavarretta

  56. Willie Miranda

  57. Luis Aloma

  58. Bob Wilson

  59. Gene Conley

  60. Frank Baumholtz

  61. Bob Cain

  62. Eddie Robinson

  63. Johnny Pesky

  64. Hank Thompson

  65. Bob Swift

  66. Ted Lepcio

  67. Jim Willis

  68. Sam Calderone

  69. Bud Podbielan

  70. Larry Doby

  71. Frank Smith

  72. Preston Ward

  73. Wayne Terwilliger

  74. Bill Taylor

  75. Fred Haney

  76. Bob Scheffing

  77. Ray Boone

  78. Ted Kazanski

  79. Andy Pafko

  80. Jackie Jensen

  81. Dave Hoskins

  82. Milt Bolling

  83. Joe Collins

  84. Dick Cole

  85. Bob Turley

  86. Billy Herman

  87. Roy Face

  88. Matt Batts

  89. Howie Pollet

  90. Willie Mays

  91. Bob Oldis

  92. Wally Westlake

  93. Sid Hudson

  94. Ernie Banks

  95. Hal Rice

  96. Charlie Silvera

  97. Jerry Lane

  98. Joe Black

  99. Bobby Hofman

  100. Bob Keegan

  101. Gene Woodling

  102. Gil Hodges

  103. Jim Lemon

  104. Mike Sandlock

  105. Andy Carey

  106. Dick Kokos

  107. Duane Pillette

  108. Thornton Kipper

  109. Bill Bruton

  110. Harry Dorish

  111. Jim Delsing

  112. Bill Renna

  113. Bob Boyd

  114. Dean Stone

  115. Rip Repulski

  116. Steve Bilko

  117. Solly Hemus

  118. Carl Scheib

  119. Johnny Antonelli

  120. Roy McMillan

  121. Clem Labine

  122. Johnny Logan

  123. Bobby Adams

  124. Marion Fricano

  125. Harry Perkowski

  126. Ben Wade

  127. Steve O'Neill

  128. Hank Aaron

  129. Forrest Jacobs

  130. Hank Bauer

  131. Reno Bertoia

  132. Tom Lasorda

  133. Del Baker

  134. Cal Hogue

  135. Joe Presko

  136. Connie Ryan

  137. Wally Moon

  138. Bob Borkowski

  139. Tommy John / Ed O'Brien

  140. Tommy Wright

  141. Joey Jay

  142. Tom Poholsky

  143. Rollie Hemsley

  144. Bill Werle

  145. Elmer Valo

  146. Don Johnson

  147. Johnny Riddle

  148. Bob Trice

  149. Al Robertson

  150. Dick Kryhoski

  151. Alex Grammas

  152. Michael Blyzka

  153. Al Walker

  154. Mike Fornieles

  155. Bob Kennedy

  156. Joe Coleman

  157. Don Lenhardt

  158. Harry Lowrey

  159. Dave Philley

  160. Ralph Kress

  161. John Hetki

  162. Herman Wehmeier

  163. Frank House

  164. Stu Miller

  165. Jim Pendleton

  166. Johnny Podres

  167. Don Lund

  168. Morrie Martin

  169. Jim Hughes

  170. Dusty Rhodes

  171. Leo Kiely

  172. Harold Brown

  173. Jack Harshman

  174. Tom Qualters

  175. Frank Leja

  176. Robert Keely

  177. Bob Milliken

  178. Bill Glynn

  179. Gair Allie

  180. Wes Westrum

  181. Mel Roach

  182. Chuck Harmon

  183. Earle Combs

  184. Ed Bailey

  185. Chuck Stobbs

  186. Karl Olson

  187. Heinie Manush

  188. Dave Jolly

  189. Bob Ross

  190. Ray Herbert

  191. Dick Schofield

  192. Ellis Deal

  193. Johnny Hopp

  194. Bill Sarni

  195. Billy Consolo

  196. Stan Jok

  197. Lynwood Rowe

  198. Carl Sawatski

  199. GlennRocky Nelson

  200. Larry Jansen

  201. Al Kaline

  202. Bob Purkey

  203. Harry Brecheen

  204. Angel Scull

  205. Johnny Sain

  206. Ray Crone

  207. Tom Oliver

  208. Grady Hatton

  209. Chuck Thompson

  210. Bob Buhl

  211. Don Hoak

  212. Bob Micelotta

  213. Johnny Fitzpatrick

  214. Arnie Portocarrero

  215. Ed McGhee

  216. Al Sima

  217. Paul Schreiber

  218. Fred Marsh

  219. Chuck Kress

  220. Ruben Gomez

  221. Dick Brodowski

  222. Bill Wilson

  223. Joe Haynes

  224. Dick Weik

  225. Don Liddle

  226. Jehosie Heard

  227. Buster Mills

  228. Gene Hermanski

  229. Bob Talbot

  230. Bob Kuzava

  231. Roy Smalley

  232. Lou Limmer

  233. Augie Galan

  234. Jerry Lynch

  235. Vern Law

  236. Paul Penson

  237. Mike Ryba

  238. Al Aber

  239. Bill Skowron

  240. Sam Mele

  241. Robert Miller

  242. Curt Roberts

  243. Ray Blades

  244. Leroy Wheat

  245. Roy Sievers

  246. Howie Fox

  247. Ed Mayo

  248. Al Smith

  249. Wilmer Mizell

  250. Ted Williams