Jack Harshman - 1957 Topps #152
1957 Topps #152 Jack Harshman
About Jack Harshman
John Elvin "Jack" Harshman (1927-2013) was a left-handed pitcher born in San Diego, California. He signed with the Pacific Coast League's San Diego Padres in 1945 and spent his early pro years as a slugging first baseman, belting 47 home runs for the Nashville Vols in 1951. That season Nashville owner Larry Gilbert suggested his route back to the majors ran "by way of his left arm rather than his bat." After going 23-7 with a 3.27 ERA pitching for Nashville in 1953, the Chicago White Sox bought his rights. He debuted with the New York Giants in 1948 and pitched through 1960, also appearing for the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians, finishing 69-65 with a 3.50 ERA. On July 25, 1954, he struck out 16 Red Sox, including Ted Williams, at Fenway Park, a ballpark record that stood until Roger Clemens fanned 20 in 1986. A rare slugging pitcher, he hit 21 career home runs, once the highest home-run-to-hit ratio for any batter with 400-plus plate appearances. This 1957 Topps card comes from his White Sox years.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 544 | 1 | 15 | 192 | 199 | 79 | 39 | 19 | 0 |
| SGC | 39 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 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 Jack Harshman card?
It is card #152 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 Jack Harshman, Chicago White Sox.
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 2026-07-10.