1956 Topps #77 Harvey Haddix
1956 Topps #77 Harvey Haddix
About Harvey Haddix
Harvey Haddix was a left-handed pitcher who signed with the St. Louis Cardinals organization and reached the majors on August 20, 1952, going on to pitch 14 seasons (1952-1965) for the Cardinals, Phillies, Cincinnati Redlegs, Pirates and Orioles. As a 1953 rookie he won 20 games and led the National League in shutouts, finishing second to Brooklyn's Jim Gilliam in Rookie of the Year voting, and he was a three-time All-Star (1953-1955) who later added three straight Gold Gloves (1958-1960). Standing only about 5-foot-9, he was nicknamed "The Kitten" at Triple-A Columbus, where GM George Sisler Jr. billed him as a second coming of teammate Harry "The Cat" Brecheen. His most famous night came on May 26, 1959, when he retired 36 consecutive Milwaukee Braves for 12 perfect innings before losing 1-0 in the 13th, the bid ended by Joe Adcock. Haddix won the 1960 World Series with Pittsburgh, taking two games including the clincher on the day Bill Mazeroski's Game 7 home run beat the Yankees. He finished 136-113 with a 3.63 ERA and 1,575 strikeouts. His card #77, a Series 1 issue, exists with both the common white and scarcer gray back-stock.
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Variations & how to tell them apart
White Back / Gray Back Series 1 & 2 (cards 1-180)
Every card #1-180 exists with the reverse printed on white/cream card stock OR on gray card stock. Cards #181-340 are gray-back only. The scarcity FLIPS at #100: on cards 1-100 the gray back is slightly scarcer (a modest premium); on cards 101-180 the gray backs are far more common (about 12-15 to 1), so the WHITE back is the scarce, premium variation - often +50% or more, and disproportionately so in high grade, since the white-stock cards tend to be more brittle.
- White Back: Printed on white/cream card stock. The standard/common look on cards 1-100; the SCARCE, premium variation on cards 101-180.
- Gray Back: Printed on gray card stock. The scarcer variation on cards 1-100 (modest premium); the common look on cards 101-180; the ONLY back on cards 181-340.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 818 | 0 | 22 | 207 | 227 | 180 | 94 | 88 | 0 |
| SGC | 63 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 8 | 0 |
PSA by variation: Gray Back 230 · White Back 588
SGC by variation: Gray Back 27 · White Back 36
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-30. 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 1956 Topps Harvey Haddix card?
It is card #77 of 340 in the 1956 Topps set - Topps' first set after buying out rival Bowman, and one of the most attractive issues in the hobby. It pictures the St. Louis Cardinals player.
Does the 1956 Topps Harvey Haddix have back variations?
Yes. Every card #1-180 exists with the reverse printed on white/cream card stock OR on gray card stock. Cards #181-340 are gray-back only. The scarcity FLIPS at #100: on cards 1-100 the gray back is slightly scarcer (a modest premium); on cards 101-180 the gray backs are far more common (about 12-15 to 1), so the WHITE back is the scarce, premium variation - often +50% or more, and disproportionately so in high grade, since the white-stock cards tend to be more brittle.
Is the 1956 Topps Harvey Haddix valuable?
Value depends on grade and (where it applies) the back or front variation. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
Sources: Trading Card Database, Baseball-Reference, BaseballCardPedia, PSA & SGC population reports, and Baseball-Almanac. Card data, images & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.