1954 Topps #142 Tom Poholsky
1954 Topps #142 Tom Poholsky
About Tom Poholsky
A 6-foot-3 right-handed pitcher, Tom Poholsky (born August 26, 1929, in Detroit; died January 6, 2001, in Kirkwood, Missouri) signed with the St. Louis Cardinals organization and made his professional debut at just 15, filling a roster spot for the Durham Bulls in 1945 as a wartime stopgap. He starred in the minors — 37-11 over two seasons at Columbus and the 1950 International League Most Valuable Player with the Rochester Red Wings, where on August 13, 1950 he pitched a complete-game 22-inning win over Jersey City's Andy Tomasic, retiring 18 straight batters between the 14th and 20th. In the majors he pitched for the Cardinals (1950-51, 1954-56) and Chicago Cubs (1957), going 31-52 with a 3.93 ERA and 316 strikeouts in 159 games (104 starts), never posting a winning big-league season. His minor-league mark was 80-54, and he was inducted into the Rochester Red Wings Hall of Fame in 1990. This 1954 Topps card (#142) pictures him in the middle of his Cardinals tenure.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 536 | 1 | 9 | 147 | 147 | 123 | 70 | 38 | 1 |
| SGC | 75 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 25 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1 |
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 Tom Poholsky card?
It is card #142 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the St. Louis Cardinals player.
Is the 1954 Topps Tom Poholsky 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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