1955 Topps All-American #2 John Kimbrough
Kimbrough finished second in voting for the Heisman Trophy in 1940, behind Tom Harmon . After graduating, he starred in two Westerns , played three seasons for the AAFC 's Los Angeles Dons, and served in the Texas State Legislature.
About John Kimbrough
John Kimbrough powered Texas A&M's greatest era from 1938 to 1940, a 210-pound fullback whose powerful, high-knee running style made him an All-American in both 1939 and 1940. The Aggies went 20-1 across those two seasons. In the 14-13 Sugar Bowl win over Tulane that sealed A&M's undefeated 1939 national championship, Kimbrough pounded out 152 yards on 26 carries and scored two touchdowns, and the next winter he helped edge Fordham 13-12 in the Cotton Bowl. He finished second to Michigan's Tom Harmon in the 1940 Heisman Trophy voting. Kimbrough starred in two Hollywood Westerns in 1942, flew as an Army Air Corps pilot in World War II, then spent three seasons with the Los Angeles Dons of the All-America Football Conference. Back home in Haskell, Texas, the man they called Jarrin' John ranched and served a term in the Texas Legislature. In 1954 he became Texas A&M's first College Football Hall of Fame inductee.
Sources: Wikipedia · College Football Hall of Fame · Football reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 335 | 0 | 1 | 71 | 91 | 75 | 55 | 42 | 0 |
| SGC | 60 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-08-23. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8). PSA counts are straight-graded. Uncataloged wrong-back slabs are excluded.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1955 Topps All-American John Kimbrough card?
It is card #2 of the 100-card 1955 Topps All-American Football set. It features John Kimbrough and Texas A and M in Topps's college-football tribute issue.
Is John Kimbrough in the College Football Hall of Fame?
Yes. John Kimbrough is represented among the set's College Football Hall of Fame subjects.
How many cards are in the 1955 Topps All-American Football set?
The public checklist has 100 numbered cards. The optional 102-item Master adds the second cataloged biography-back state for #14 Gaynell Tinsley and #21 Byron R. White. Alleged short prints are not encoded.
Sources: PSA Basic Registry, PSA Master Registry, Trading Card Database, Vintage Football Card Gallery, and Cardboard Connection, PSA & SGC population reports. Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-08-27.
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