1955 Topps #14 Jim Finigan
1955 Topps #14 Jim Finigan
About Jim Finigan
James Leroy Finigan (1928-1981) was a right-handed third and second baseman from Quincy, Illinois, who attended St. Ambrose College on a baseball scholarship and signed with the New York Yankees organization in the late 1940s. After two years of Korean War military service, he was traded to the Philadelphia Athletics in the 11-player deal (built around Vic Power) of December 1953. Finigan burst onto the scene in 1954, batting .302 with 7 home runs and 51 RBI as the A's regular third baseman; he was named an All-Star and finished runner-up to Bob Grim for AL Rookie of the Year. In 1955, now in Kansas City, he was voted the starting third baseman in the All-Star Game, surpassing former MVP Al Rosen in the fan balloting on the strength of a league-leading .493 slugging percentage through mid-June, though he went hitless in the game. Failing eyesight (an astigmatism diagnosed in 1956) and injuries derailed him; he also played for Detroit, San Francisco, and Baltimore before finishing in 1959. Over six seasons he hit .264 with 422 hits, 19 home runs, and 168 RBI in 512 games. This is his Topps card issued the year of his second straight All-Star nod.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 567 | 0 | 6 | 77 | 148 | 167 | 108 | 61 | 0 |
| SGC | 39 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 0 |
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 Jim Finigan card?
It is card #14 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the Kansas City Athletics player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1955 Topps Jim Finigan valuable?
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