1954 Topps Al Kaline #201 - Rookie Card Prices

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”
Card Value Snapshot: Raw/Ungraded: $375 | Grade 7: $3,650
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Albert William “Al” Kaline—reverently known to generations of baseball fans as “Mr. Tiger”—was the gold standard of professional excellence, combining a flawless, textbook swing with defensive mastery in right field for over two decades in Detroit.

Signed out of Baltimore as an 18-year-old “bonus baby,” Kaline bypassed the minor leagues entirely and stepped straight into Briggs Stadium. Defying his youthful frame, he possessed a lethal blend of power, precision plate coverage, and a legendary, absolute rifle of an arm in right field. For 22 seasons, all in a single uniform, Kaline anchored the Detroit Tigers franchise, carving out a legacy as one of the most complete, fundamentally perfect players to ever play the game.

After a stellar introductory learning phase, Kaline took the baseball world by storm during the 1955 season. At just 20 years old, he put together a historic offensive campaign.

The Youngest Batting Champion: Kaline batted a blistering .340 to capture the American League batting title, eclipsing legendary teammate Ty Cobb to become the youngest player in Major League history to win a batting crown.

The Slugging Output: He blasted 27 home runs, drove in 102 runs, and cracked 200 hits, finishing a close runner-up in the AL MVP race to Yogi Berra.

Teams Played For: Detroit Tigers (1953–1974).

Career Totals: 2,834 games, 3,007 hits, 399 home runs, 1,582 RBIs, and a .297 lifetime batting average.

Accolades: National Baseball Hall of Fame (1980), 18-time AL All-Star, 10-time Gold Glove Winner, 1955 AL Batting Champion, 1968 World Series Champion.

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Pricing Data For This Rookie Card

Tracking the current market value for the 1954 Topps Al Kaline Card #201. Below, find updated pricing data for ungraded (raw) copies, as well as verified PSA graded sales trends collected from secondary marketplaces.

Raw/Ungraded: $375
Grade 4: $800
Grade 5: $1,200
Grade 6: $2,000
Grade 7: $3,650
Grade 8: $7,500
Grade 9: $42,000

Data Updated: August 2026

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Did You Know? While his bat was elite, Kaline’s defense in right field was a masterpiece. He patrolled the vast right-field corner at Briggs Stadium with unmatched instinct, capturing 10 Gold Glove Awards following the award’s creation in 1957.

His lifetime pursuit of a championship culminated in the magical 1968 season. After returning from a broken arm to help the Tigers claim the AL pennant, Kaline was spectacular in the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals. He batted .379 (11-for-29) with two home runs and eight RBIs, spearheading Detroit’s dramatic comeback from a 3-games-to-1 deficit to claim the title.