1955 Topps #104 Jack Harshman
1955 Topps #104 Jack Harshman
About Jack Harshman
Jack Harshman (John Elvin Harshman, 1927-2013) was a hard-throwing left-hander who reached the majors by a most unusual route: he signed with the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League in 1945 as a slugging first baseman, and the New York Giants bought his contract in that role, giving him a September 1948 debut as a pinch-hitter. After several seasons as a power-hitting minor leaguer - he clubbed 47 home runs for Nashville in 1951 - he converted to pitching and went 23-7 there in 1953, winning Southern Association MVP honors. Sold to the White Sox, he pitched for Chicago (1954-1957), Baltimore, Boston, and Cleveland, finishing 69-65 with a 3.50 ERA and 741 strikeouts. On July 25, 1954, he fanned 16 Red Sox at Fenway Park - Ted Williams among them - a park record that stood until Roger Clemens in 1986; weeks later he threw a 16-inning shutout, the longest in White Sox history. A rare slugging pitcher, he hit 21 big-league home runs and was often used as a pinch-hitter.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 849 | 0 | 11 | 192 | 242 | 218 | 111 | 74 | 1 |
| SGC | 69 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 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 Jack Harshman card?
It is card #104 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the Chicago White Sox player.
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