1955 Topps #76 Howie Pollet
1955 Topps #76 Howie Pollet
About Howie Pollet
A polished left-handed pitcher, Howard Joseph "Howie" Pollet was born in New Orleans and signed his first professional contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. After a dominant 1941 with the Class A1 Houston Buffaloes (20-3, a 1.16 ERA, and 151 strikeouts), he reached the majors and became a mainstay of the Cardinals' powerhouse teams. Pollet won National League ERA titles in 1943 (1.75) and 1946 (2.10), and his 1946 season was his masterpiece: he led the NL in wins (21), ERA, and innings pitched (266) for the pennant-winning club. A three-time All-Star (1943, 1946, 1949), he added a 20-9, five-shutout campaign in 1949. His career, interrupted by World War II service in the Army Air Forces (1944-45), spanned 14 seasons and also included stops with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, and Chicago White Sox; his 1955 Topps card (#76) pictures him as a Cub near career's end. Pollet was a World Series champion with the 1942 and 1946 Cardinals and finished 131-116 with a 3.51 ERA and 934 strikeouts. He later served as the Cardinals' pitching coach, including their 1964 championship. He died in 1974.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 759 | 0 | 9 | 184 | 225 | 179 | 94 | 68 | 0 |
| SGC | 71 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 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 1955 Topps Howie Pollet card?
It is card #76 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the Chicago Cubs player.
Is the 1955 Topps Howie Pollet valuable?
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