1953 Bowman Color #129 Russ Meyer PSA 6

1953 Bowman Color #129 Russ Meyer PSA 6 - The Mad Monk

A fiery competitor with an outsized personality, Russ Meyer was one of the more colorful figures in 1950s baseball. Nicknamed “Mad Monk” for his temper and intensity on the mound, Meyer carved out a solid Major League career across 12 seasons, suiting up for the Cubs, Phillies, Dodgers, and several other clubs. His best years came with the Whiz Kids Phillies of 1950 and the Brooklyn Dodgers, where he served as a reliable arm in both starting and relief roles during a highly competitive era of National League baseball.

Graded PSA 6, this card from the beloved 1953 Bowman Color set features a sharp, clean photographic portrait of Meyer, capturing the postwar charm and realism that made the set so groundbreaking. The card presents with bold colors, even toning, and modest corner wear, consistent with mid-grade examples of this vintage issue. The minimalist, borderless design of the 1953 Bowman Color set allows the photography to shine—and Meyer’s intense, focused expression speaks to the no-nonsense attitude he brought to every outing.