Hank Aguirre - 1957 Topps #96
1957 Topps #96 Hank Aguirre
About Hank Aguirre
Hank "Mex" Aguirre — the nickname was a nod to his Mexican descent; his father was born in Jalisco — signed with Cleveland Indians scout Tom Downey in 1951 and debuted with the Indians in September 1955, tossing a three-hit shutout of Detroit in his first start. As a 1956 rookie he struck out Ted Williams and had the ball autographed; weeks later Williams homered off him and hollered, "Hey kid, if you get that ball, I'll sign it for you, too." Card #96 is his Topps rookie card, issued just before Cleveland traded him and Jim Hegan to Detroit. The lefty blossomed there in 1962, leading the majors with a 2.21 ERA and winning 16 games as an AL All-Star. Over 16 seasons (75-72, 3.25 ERA) he hit a comical .085. He later built Detroit's Mexican Industries into a $100 million business with over 1,000 employees before his death in 1994.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 603 | 2 | 23 | 194 | 195 | 117 | 40 | 32 | 0 |
| SGC | 40 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-07-05. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8). PSA counts are straight-graded (the +/Q qualifier rows are excluded).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1957 Topps Hank Aguirre card?
It is card #96 of the 1957 Topps Baseball set - the 407-card, 2-1/2 by 3-1/2 inch set that was Topps' first at the modern standard card size, with full-color photography and complete career stats on the back. It pictures Hank Aguirre, Cleveland Indians.
Is the 1957 Topps Hank Aguirre #96 a rookie card?
Yes - it carries the rookie-card designation in the 1957 Topps set.
How many cards are in the 1957 Topps set?
407 numbered cards. Collectors usually count 408 because #176 Gene Baker exists in an error ('Bakep') and a corrected back. The PSA master set adds the 8 checklists, 4 contest cards and the Lucky Penny for 421 items.
Sources: PSA CardFacts, Beckett, BaseballCardPedia, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and hobby press-sheet research (Net54 / Topps Archives). Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-05.