In 1953, Topps and Bowman engaged in an epic battle over players’ rights. Cards on the checklist were never issued because Bowman signed these gentlemen to exclusive contracts.
1953 Topps Baseball Non-Issue
1953 Topps Baseball Card #253
1953 Topps Baseball Card #261
1953 Topps Baseball Card #267
1953 Topps Baseball Card #268
1953 Topps Baseball Card #271
1953 Topps Baseball Card #275
1955 Topps Baseball Non-Issue
1955 Topps Baseball Card #175
1955 Topps Baseball Card #186
1955 Topps Baseball Card #203
1955 Topps Baseball Card #209
1958 Topps Baseball Non-Issue
1958 Topps Baseball Card #145 – Ed Bouchee
Right before pack-out, apparently Topps withdrew Ed Bouchee’s card due to his legal issues. Ed apparently had an issue with exposing himself to small children. Huzzah!
1961 Topps Baseball Non-Issue
1961 Topps Baseball Card #587
1961 Topps Baseball Card #588
Warren Spahn All-Star, originally slated to be card #587, was released as card Topps Baseball Card #589
