1955 Topps #62 Thornton Kipper
1955 Topps #62 Thornton Kipper
About Thornton Kipper
Thornton John Kipper was a 6-foot-3 right-handed pitcher from Bagley, Wisconsin (born September 27, 1928; died March 29, 2006). He starred at the University of Wisconsin after a stint in the U.S. Navy, going 11-1 overall and a perfect 5-0 in the Big Ten and winning two games at the 1950 College World Series before the Philadelphia Phillies signed him upon his graduation. Kipper reached the majors with the Phillies on June 7, 1953, and spent his entire three-season big-league career (1953-1955) in Philadelphia, working mostly out of the bullpen. Over 55 appearances (three starts) and 99 innings he went 3-4 with a 5.27 ERA, 35 strikeouts, and one save. This 1955 Topps card comes in his final major-league season; after his playing days he ran a pizza business in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was later inducted into the University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 631 | 0 | 7 | 114 | 186 | 157 | 98 | 69 | 0 |
| SGC | 51 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 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 Thornton Kipper card?
It is card #62 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the Philadelphia Phillies player.
Is the 1955 Topps Thornton Kipper valuable?
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Sources: Trading Card Database, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Baseball-Almanac. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.