Bobby Shantz
Baseball • Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1954
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball
Card Number
30
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good-Excellent (VG-EX 4)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $25 - $50, Graded PSA 4: $40 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for mid-grade 1954 Topps Bobby Shantz cards generally range between $30 and $65 depending on exact centering and surface preservation.
Condition Details
Slight corner rounding and minor edge wear consistent with age, centering is slightly heavy to the right/bottom border, surface remains relatively clean with vibrant colors.
Grading Recommendation
Might be worth grading if looking to preserve and authenticate, but at a VG-EX 4 grade level, the value increase may be offset by grading fees unless part of a bulk submission.
Card Description
Features Bobby Shantz as a pitcher for the New York Yankees. The card features a solid red background portrait, the Yankees script logo over a baseball graphic in the bottom right corner, and a blue banner at the bottom displaying his position and team.
Notable Features
Depicts Shantz during his time with the New York Yankees, known for winning multiple Gold Glove awards and an AL MVP award during his career.
Authentication Notes
Card stock, font style, color saturation, and image resolution appear consistent with original 1954 Topps production standards without immediate signs of alteration.
Scanned: 2026-10-06T02:11:16.043943