1953 Topps #196 Bob Keegan
1953 Topps #196 Bob Keegan
About Bob Keegan
A Rochester, New York native and Bucknell University product who served in the U.S. Army during World War II, Bob Keegan was a right-handed pitcher signed by Yankees scout Lou Maguolo, beginning his pro career in the minors in 1946 at age 25. His path to the majors was long: he did not debut until 1953 with the Chicago White Sox, at roughly age 32, and this 1953 Topps card is his rookie-year issue. Keegan spent his entire six-season big-league career (1953-1958) with the White Sox, going 40-36 with a 3.66 ERA, 198 strikeouts, and six shutouts over 135 games. He was selected to the American League All-Star team in 1954. His signature moment came on August 20, 1957, when he no-hit the Washington Senators 6-0 in the second game of a doubleheader at Comiskey Park, walking two and striking out one. It was the majors' first no-hitter since Don Larsen's 1956 World Series perfect game, ended a 20-year White Sox no-hitter drought dating to Bill Dietrich in 1937, and made Keegan the oldest pitcher in franchise history to throw one. He died in his hometown of Rochester in 2001.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 554 | 0 | 5 | 53 | 99 | 158 | 130 | 107 | 2 |
| SGC | 65 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 25 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-26. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8). PSA counts are straight-graded.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1953 Topps Bob Keegan card?
It is card #196 of the 1953 Topps Baseball set - one of the most beautiful sets ever made, with hand-painted color portraits numbered to 280 (274 cards issued). It pictures the Chicago White Sox player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1953 Topps Bob Keegan valuable?
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