1975 Topps #106 Mike Hargrove
Back stats list 70 AB in 1972 (should be 243) and 130 AB in 1973 (should be 456).
About Mike Hargrove
Mike Hargrove broke into pro ball as a 25th-round pick of the Texas Rangers out of Northwestern Oklahoma State in 1972, and just two years removed from semipro ball he stunned the American League by hitting .323 in 1974 to win AL Rookie of the Year, the first Rangers player so honored. His 1975 Topps card (#106) carries the All-Star Rookie trophy and is his recognized rookie card; the back's at-bat totals for 1972 and 1973 are printing errors, listing 70 and 130 instead of the correct 243 and 456. Hargrove made the AL All-Star team that same year and went on to hit .290 with a .396 on-base percentage over 12 seasons with Texas, Cleveland, and San Diego. His fussy plate routine, readjusting his batting glove, helmet, and sleeves before every pitch, earned him the nickname "The Human Rain Delay," which traced back to a sponge doughnut ring he wore after damaging a thumb nerve as a minor leaguer in 1973. He later managed Cleveland to back-to-back American League pennants in 1995 and 1997.
Sources: Wikipedia · SABR BioProject · Baseball-Reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 607 | 2 | 63 | 258 | 160 | 75 | 23 | 26 | 0 |
| SGC | 30 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-08-19. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8), and PSA's qualified grades are counted separately from the straight-grade rows shown here. The graders do not split the 1975 Topps Mini or O-Pee-Chee issues into this set.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1975 Topps #106 card?
It is card #106 of the 660-card 1975 Topps Baseball set, picturing Mike Hargrove.
Is 1975 Topps #106 a rookie card?
Yes - #106 is the 1975 Topps rookie card of Mike Hargrove, one of 64 rookie cards in the set.
Does 1975 Topps #106 have an error?
Back stats list 70 AB in 1972 (should be 243) and 130 AB in 1973 (should be 456). It was never corrected, so there is no variation to chase - every copy of #106 reads the same way.
How many cards are in the 1975 Topps Baseball set?
660 cards, numbered 1-660, with no variations and no short prints - PSA reports the cards were printed in equal quantities. The 1975 Topps Mini and the 1975 O-Pee-Chee issues are separate products with their own checklists.
Sources: Trading Card Database, Cardboard Connection, the PSA price guide, Baseball-Reference, the SABR BioProject and the National Baseball Hall of Fame, PSA & SGC population reports. Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-08-20.