1954 Topps #108 Thornton Kipper
About Thornton Kipper
Thornton John Kipper was a right-handed pitcher born September 27, 1928, in Bagley, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, interrupting his studies for a peacetime stint in the U.S. Navy (1946-1948), then starred for the Badgers, going 11-1 in 1950 with two victories in the College World Series before earning a spot on the All-Star team. After graduating in 1951, he was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies. Kipper spent his entire three-season major-league career with the Phillies (1953-1955), debuting June 7, 1953. He worked mostly in relief, posting a 3-4 record with a 5.27 ERA, 35 strikeouts, one save, and three starts across 55 appearances and 99.0 innings. This 1954 Topps card is his rookie card. After his big-league days he pitched in the Kansas City Athletics minor-league chain and in Venezuela's winter league, then settled in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he ran a pizza business until his death on March 29, 2006.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 499 | 2 | 7 | 109 | 139 | 119 | 68 | 55 | 0 |
| SGC | 45 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-26. 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 1954 Topps Thornton Kipper card?
It is card #108 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Philadelphia Phillies player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1954 Topps Thornton Kipper 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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