The
1953 Red Man Baseball Card
set consist of 52 cards. 25 top players and one manager from each
league. The cards measure 3 1/2" X 3 1/2" (3
1/2 x 4" with tab) The attached Tab reads
"1953 National League Series (or American League)
with the Player name, and No. #" below. Cards with the tab still attached
at the bottom will have a higher collectors value. These
tabs were redeemable for a free baseball cap from Red
Man Tobacco. 50 tabs for one free Big League style
baseball cap. The front of the card features a color
painted player portrait with a short bio inside a boxed
in area, and unlike the 1952 set the number of the card
appears in this box as well.
The back of the card features Red Man advertising in red print. Below is a
checklist. Click the
following link for a Printer Friendly
1953
Red Man Tobacco Baseball Card Checklist
Price Guide:
Value is based on closed auctions and sales. Condition is
important. Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded
edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws
will devalue the card significantly.
