1952 Topps #95 Ken Holcombe
1952 Topps #95 Ken Holcombe
About Ken Holcombe
Kenneth Edward Holcombe (1918-2010), born in Burnsville, North Carolina, was a right-handed pitcher who relied on a curveball and assorted breaking stuff rather than power. He entered pro ball through a 1938 Asheville tryout camp and worked his way up over a decade in the minors, including a standout 19-10, 2.86-ERA season for Sacramento that earned 1949 Pacific Coast League All-Star honors. Debuting for the Yankees on April 27, 1945, he went 3-3 with a sparkling 1.79 ERA as a rookie, then pitched for the Reds, White Sox, Browns and Red Sox across six major-league seasons (1945-1953), finishing 18-32 with a 3.98 ERA over 99 games. His best year came in 1951 with Chicago: 11-12 with 12 complete games and a 3.78 ERA despite weak run support. A Jehovah's Witness, he refused to fly, traveling by train while teammates flew. Chronic arm trouble ended his career. This White Sox card sits in the 1952 Topps second series, outside the #1-80 black/red-back variation range.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 795 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 104 | 194 | 148 | 243 | 6 |
| SGC | 111 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 59 | 3 |
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 Ken Holcombe card?
It is card #95 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 Ken Holcombe valuable?
Value depends on grade and (where it applies) the back variation. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
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