The Best Pitcher Appearing in the 1952 Topps Set
I’m just as surprised as you are, but Robin Roberts ends up as my highest ranked pitcher among all who appear in the ’52 Topps set.
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1952 Topps: Johnny Sain
This pitcher posted a better batting average than Ted Williams in 1947. Move over Shohei Ohtani.
’52 Topps: Bob Rush
The subject of a comical Norman Rockwell painting became the Cubs’ best pitcher for a decade.
Thanks for the Cards, Wally
Without Wally Joyner, Upper Deck probably would never have produced baseball cards. Without Upper Deck, Topps never produces Finest Refractors.
Sort of Like Eddie Stanky on Steroids
There’s not many players like Lenny Dykstra, which might be a good thing. Love him or hate him, he was effective.
This Refractor Needs More Orange in the Photo
Topps missed an opportunity to portray John Franco’s iconic orange undershirt.
“Joe Expects to Come Up Again”
Those are the words Topps chose to end the biography on the back of Joe Page’s 1952 baseball card. He hadn’t pitched since helping the Yankees win the 1950 World Series.