1955 Topps Harmon Killebrew #124
Harmon Killebrew · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Harmon Killebrew
Set
1955 Topps Baseball
Year
1955
Card #
124
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) estimated. Centering is fairly decent left-to-right with slight bottom heaviness. Corners show moderate rounding and softening. Edges show minor chipping typical of mid-50s cards. Surface appears clean with minor wear visible on the yellow background.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Vintage Hall of Fame rookie cards, especially iconic pre-1960s issues of legendary power hitters like Harmon Killebrew, maintain steady, reliable demand among serious collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$100 - $250
Graded Value
PSA 3: $150-200, PSA 4: $250-350, PSA 5: $450-600
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for 1955 Topps Harmon Killebrew #124 in PSA 3 condition range from $150 to $220, while PSA 4 examples have historically fetched between $250 and $380 depending on eye appeal and market fluctuations.
Description
Up for consideration is a classic 1955 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew during his early days with the Washington Senators. This iconic vintage card features a vibrant yellow background portrait of a young Killebrew wearing his Senators cap and gray jersey, with the team logo and red banner reading 'WASH. SENATORS' at the bottom. A must-have centerpiece for any vintage Hall of Fame rookie card collection.
Key Features
True Rookie Card of Hall of Fame slugger Harmon Killebrew. Highly recognizable and iconic 1955 Topps horizontal-turned-vertical vintage portrait design featuring the team shield.
Authenticity Indicators
Color saturation, font style, and card stock appearance are consistent with vintage Topps production from 1955. High caution is advised as 1955 Topps Hall of Famer rookies are frequently counterfeited; professional authentication is recommended.
Flaws to Note
Moderate corner wear and rounding. Minor edge chipping and slight top-to-bottom centering bias. Faint surface wear visible under direct lighting.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, specialized vintage auction houses such as Heritage Auctions or Goldin, and high-end Facebook vintage card collector groups.
Selling Tips
Due to the high value and frequent counterfeiting of 1950s rookie cards, getting the card professionally authenticated and graded by PSA, SGC, or BGS will significantly maximize your return. Use clear, high-resolution scans without the top loader when listing online.