1953 Topps #129 Keith Thomas
1953 Topps #129 Keith Thomas
About Keith Thomas
Card #129 pictures Keith Marshall "Kite" Thomas (1923-1995), a right-handed outfielder from Kansas City, Kansas. Thomas starred one season on the Kansas State University varsity before signing with the New York Yankees, then spent five years in their farm system, reaching Triple-A with the 1951 Kansas City Blues. Philadelphia's Connie Mack-era Athletics grabbed him in the 1951 Rule 5 draft, and he debuted in 1952, appearing in 75 games with six home runs. On July 15, 1952 he went 3-for-4 with a homer to fuel a six-run ninth that beat the St. Louis Browns 7-6. In 1953 he managed only six singles for the A's before being sold on waivers to the Washington Senators on June 30. Across two big-league seasons (1952-53) he hit .233 with 52 hits, 7 home runs, and 32 RBI in 137 games; he finished his career in the minors in 1954. This 1953 rookie card exists with a minor printing variation, the back biography appearing in either black or white text.
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Designations, variations & errors
White-text biography
A minor printing variation: on some copies the back biography is printed in white text, on others in black text. Catalogued by TCDB (and noted by price guides for the series-2 range) but considered a minor variation, not a headline.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 466 | 1 | 4 | 53 | 115 | 128 | 109 | 56 | 0 |
| SGC | 62 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 1 |
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 Keith Thomas card?
It is card #129 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 Philadelphia Athletics player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1953 Topps Keith Thomas valuable?
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Sources: Trading Card Database, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Baseball-Almanac. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.