1953 Topps Baseball
Release Date: January 1, 1953
Because of the competition with Bowman the 1953 Topps baseball card set is missing 6 cards. The original players slated for those cards signed exclusive contracts with Bowman. The set consists of 274 baseball cards numbered 1-280. Cards not issued are: 253, 261, 267, 268, 271 and 275.
See the full checklist here – 1953 Topps Baseball Checklist
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1953 Topps Baseball
1953 Topps Baseball
- Because of the competition with Bowman the 1953 Topps baseball card set is missing 6 cards. The original players slated for those cards signed exclusive contracts with Bowman. The set consists of 274 baseball cards numbered 1-280. Cards not issued are: 253, 261, 267, 268, 271 and 275.
- Variations exists with card numbers 10, 44, 61, 72, 81 and 85-165. The backs of the cards personal data, are found in either black or white ink. The cards with the black text seem to be more scarce but, both have the same book value in the price guides.
- Key Rookie Cards: Roy Face, Jim Gilliam, Johnny Podres
KEY CARDS
