1954 Topps. Are any of these gray backs? (picture heavy)

[G1911]

All look like normal white backs to me. Anyone ever seen evidence the gray backs are a Canadian parallel issue? This is stated frequently, but I’ve never seen the proof, if it exists, of this claim.

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by G1911

All look like normal white backs to me. Anyone ever seen evidence the gray backs are a Canadian parallel issue? This is stated frequently, but I’ve never seen the proof, if it exists, of this claim.

Me neither, same with the 52's. Do the 54's have gum or wax stains? 52's do not IIRC, which means either vending or cello distribution. There is a good thread on here about the 52's.

[Ironheart]

The only reason why I still question whether these sre possibly gray backs is that there are a few Sold examples from eBay that are PSA graded, labeled as graybacks and do have a more whitish tone as do mine.

Crappy pictures, but here are a few examples.


Maybe I am just wanting to see something, that just isnt there. Mind you, who wouldnt want to find a whole stack of gray backs, am I right? Haha.

Thanks everyone

[BruceinGa]

I think you found another variation, the Crayola back!
Thanks for sharing.

[swarmee]

If the Billy Martin you linked says it's a Gray back on the PSA flip, they probably got it wrong.

[Ironheart]

Originally Posted by swarmee

If the Billy Martin you linked says it's a Gray back on the PSA flip, they probably got it wrong.

Quick search of 54 gray backs on the advanced eBay search shows just that. If you look, some other ones are questionable as well. But many have sold for $500-700 and more.

[tschock]

If you mix the gray backs into a stack of cards, the differences will jump out at you. Just like the 1968 Topps/MB back differences. Looking at them stand alone can be a bit more difficult, especially for worn cards. Can you guess the gray backs from this pic?