Manufacturer: Topps
Set: 1954 Topps Baseball
Player Name: Al Kaline
Position/Team: Outfield for Tigers
Card #: 201
Card Size: 2-5/8” x 3-3/4”
Al Kaline, also known by the nickname “Mr. Tiger,” was a phenomenal right fielder who played his entire 22 year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Detroit Tigers from (1953-1974). Kaline was a consistent offensive threat, boasting a career batting average of .297 with 3,007 hits and 399 home runs. He also won 10 Gold Glove Awards, and his leadership was instrumental in the Tigers’ 1968 World Series championship, where he batted an impressive .379. Al Kaline was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980 on his first ballot.
Al Kaline’s true rookie card is this 1954 Topps #201. This card is highly coveted by collectors, featuring a youthful image of Kaline against a vibrant red background. It’s considered one of the most iconic and valuable cards from the 1950s, especially sought after by collectors looking to complete sets that also include rookie cards of other legends like Hank Aaron and Ernie Banks from the same Topps set.
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