3.5x4". The 1954 Red Man Tobacco card set consists of 50 cards. The 25 top players comprised this issue, which eliminated the presence of American League and National League managers found in the prior two Red Man Tobacco editions. 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 the prior year issues, with company advertising on the back and one of two expiration dates: March 31 or May 31, 1955. Yogi Berra, Roy Campanella, Whitey Ford, Gil Hodges, Willie Mays, Pee Wee Reese, Phil Rizzuto, Duke Snider and Warren Spahn anchor the set. Condition issues abound with the set, including the sensitive nature of the colored borders. As the large cards were sealed in plastic and affixed to the outside pouches of their tobacco product, handling wear and creasing is often problematic. Furthermore, each piece was originally issued with a ½" perforated tab along the bottom of the card, which was often haphazardly removed, resulting in further damage.

Richie Ashburn was a six time All-Star and a two time NL Batting champion. Ashburn was inducted into the National Baseball Hall Of Fame in 1995. Autograph is bold and well placed along the bottom of the card. This signed copy is the only example ever graded by PSA, making it a true 1/1.