1954 Topps Baseball Card Set & The Holy Grail of Cub Cards

Number of Cards

The 1954 Topps set contains 250 cards, including 11 Cubs players.

Size of Cards

The cards measure 2 5/8 by 3 3/4 inches, which is slightly larger than today's standard size.

Basic Features

The cards have numerous images for the first time ever in a Topps series. Both a colored player portrait and a black-and-white action image are featured in the design. Card fronts have a variety of colorful backgrounds, including white, yellow, light blue, green, red, and orange. The player's name, position, team emblem, and facsimile signature are also displayed on the cards.

The 1954 Topps Baseball cards feature biographical and statistical data about the player on the back. This contains the card number and a cartoon frame with moving pictures.

The man himself, Mr. Cub, is the greatest rookie of all time. Ernie Banks RC is a must-have if you own a collection of this legendary team. To prevent purchasing a false piece of history, always get a professionally graded card from a recognized provider. In the future, graded cards will be significantly more valuable.

There are 3 series this year for Topps

• Series I: 1-50
• Series 2: 51-75
• Series 3: 76-250
• There is no “high” series

1–50 come with either white or gray backs.

Chicago Cubs 1954 Topps Checklist

Number		Player
4		Hank Sauer
4A		Hank Sauer GB
28		Paul Minner
28A		Paul Minner GB
31		Johnny Klippstein
31A		Johnny Klippstein GB
55		Phil Cavarretta MG
60		Frank Baumholtz
67		Jim Willis RC
76		Bob Scheffing CO
89		Howie Pollet
94		Ernie Banks RC
229		Bob Talbot RC
243		Ray Blades CO RC

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The 1953 Bowman Color baseball card set is a true classic

Number of Cards

In 1953 Bowman put out two sets of cards. The Series was A full-color set of 160 cards, each beautifully photographed in rich Kodachrome color, with some of the biggest names of the day. To cut down on cost, rather than continuing the set at card #161, Bowman issued a second set featuring black-and-white images of mostly lesser-known players

Size of Cards

Bowman increased the physical dimensions of their cards to 2 1/2" by 3 5/8".

Basic Features

In 1953, Bowman introduced an incredibly straightforward card design: just a player's photo framed by a white border. The Bowman Color set was groundbreaking as it was the first modern collection to include genuine color photographs of players, marking a significant milestone in card production. Bowman released two distinct baseball sets; one showcased the prominent stars of the era in vibrant color, while the other highlighted lesser-known players in black and white. The reverse side of these cards followed a more traditional baseball card format, featuring player statistics and biographical details that closely resembled those found in the 1952 Topps set.

To prevent purchasing a false piece of history, always get a professionally graded card from a recognized provider. In the future, graded cards will be significantly more valuable.

Short Prints

The high numbered cards (#113-160) are the scarcest of the set.

Chicago Cubs 1953 Bowman Color Checklist

Number		Player
7		Harry Chiti RC
30		Phil Cavarretta
42		Tommy Brown
48		Hank Sauer
71		Paul Minner
94		Bob Addis
110		Bob Rush
112		Toby Atwell
122		Bill Serena
144		Warren Hacker
154		Turk Lown
1953 Bowman Black & White
5		Dee Fondy
12		Randy Jackson
37		Hal Jeffcoat
41		Bob Ramazzotti
50		Dutch Leonard
56		Roy Smalley

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1953 Bowman Black and White

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