1953 Topps #75 Mike Garcia
1953 Topps #75 Mike Garcia
About Mike Garcia
Signed by Cleveland scout Willis Butler out of semipro ball in Tulare, California, Mike Garcia debuted with the Indians in 1948 and pitched 14 major-league seasons (1948-1961), spending his first dozen in Cleveland before finishing with the White Sox and Senators. A durable right-hander, he anchored Cleveland's celebrated "Big Four" rotation alongside Hall of Famers Bob Feller, Bob Lemon, and Early Wynn. Garcia led the American League in ERA twice, as a rookie in 1949 (2.36) and again in 1954 (2.64), and earned three straight All-Star selections from 1952 to 1954. His finest year came in 1954, when he went 19-8 for an Indians club that won a then-record 111 games before losing the World Series to the Giants. Teammate Joe Gordon nicknamed him "The Big Bear" for his hulking frame and lumbering gait; the press also called him "Mexican Mike." He finished 142-97 with a 3.27 ERA and 1,117 strikeouts.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 555 | 0 | 16 | 83 | 103 | 156 | 109 | 88 | 0 |
| SGC | 76 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 29 | 2 |
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 Mike Garcia card?
It is card #75 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 Cleveland Indians player.
Is the 1953 Topps Mike Garcia 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.