3.5x4". The 1953 Red Man Tobacco card set consists of 52 cards. The 25 top players and one manager from each league comprised this issue. Each item featured a colorful, quality likeness of the respective ballplayer resting against a solid background, with his name, team name and biographical data appearing in a white block on the card front. The design was nearly identical to its debut 1952 issue, though the 1953 Red Man cards, include card numbers within the player biographical section, and the card backs are headlined "New for '53" along with company advertising and one of two expiration dates: March 31 or May 31, 1954.

Phil Rizzuto spent his entire 13-year baseball career with the New York Yankees (1941-1956). Some career highlights include being a five time All-Star, a seven time World Series champion and the AL MVP in 1950. Rizzuto was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1994. The autograph on this card is very strong and well placed without overly interfering with the primary image. . This is the only signed copy of this card ever graded by PSA, making it a true 1/1.