1952 Topps #303 Harry Dorish
1952 Topps #303 Harry Dorish
About Harry Dorish
Harry "Fritz" Dorish was a right-handed pitcher signed by Boston Red Sox scout Joe Reardon straight out of Swoyersville (PA) High School in 1941, after throwing back-to-back no-hitters. His climb through the minors was interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the U.S. Army, including a Medical Corps tour in the South Pacific. Dorish debuted with the Red Sox in 1947 and pitched all or parts of ten major-league seasons through 1956, working chiefly out of the bullpen for the Red Sox, St. Louis Browns, Chicago White Sox, and Baltimore Orioles. Recognized as one of the game's early relief specialists, he led the American League with 11 saves in 1952 while going 8-4 with a sharp 2.47 ERA for the White Sox — the club shown on this 1952 Topps card — then followed with a career-best 10-6, 18-save campaign in 1953. Overall he compiled a 45-43 record, 3.83 ERA, 332 strikeouts, and 48 saves in 323 appearances. He also owns a quirky footnote: on June 2, 1950, he stole home on the front end of a double steal, and is recognized as the last American League pitcher to do so. After his playing days he stayed in the game for decades as a scout and pitching coach, including stints with the Red Sox and Atlanta Braves.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 588 | 0 | 4 | 72 | 110 | 124 | 124 | 152 | 2 |
| SGC | 81 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 37 | 1 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-22. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8); totals are summed across each grader's listed variations.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1952 Topps Harry Dorish card?
It is card #303 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Chicago White Sox player.
Is the 1952 Topps Harry Dorish valuable?
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