1953 Topps #65 Earl Harrist PSA 7

1953 Topps #65 Earl Harrist PSA 7 – A Reliable Journeyman on the Mound

By 1953, Earl Harrist had built a reputation as a dependable right-handed pitcher, bouncing between starting and relief roles throughout his six-year MLB career. Known for his solid control and steady presence on the mound, Harrist pitched for several teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Browns, Detroit Tigers, and Philadelphia Athletics. His most productive season came in 1952, when he posted a 3.63 ERA over 86 innings while splitting time between starting and bullpen duties. While he never became a household name, Harrist was the kind of pitcher managers relied on to log innings and keep games competitive, a key role in an era when complete games were common, and relief pitching was still evolving.

This 1953 Topps #65 Earl Harrist is a beautiful PSA 7 example, preserving the vintage charm of one of Topps' most iconic early sets. The hand-painted artwork captures Harrist in sharp detail, with bold colors and a well-balanced composition that enhances the card’s classic appeal. The centering is solid, the corners remain sharp for the grade, and the surface is clean and well-preserved, making this a great collectible for fans of 1950s baseball history.