The Guy Who Signed Your Ted Williams Baseball
Move over Operation Bullpen, Ted Williams’ ghost signer gets a ’52 Topps card.
1952 Topps
Dawn of the Jet Age
“Jet Propelled Sam” gets into 1952 Topps just as the first commercial jetliners take to the skies. Both changed the world.
Joe Adcock: Architecture, Protection, 336 Home Runs That Counted and One That Didn’t
Tracking down the skyscraper randomly adorning the background of this 1952 high number.
White Sox Pitcher Luis Aloma Founded a Cultural Institution
Aloma founded one of the most famed nightclubs of the era, providing a home away from home for an entire generation.
Joe Rossi Finally Makes It
A high number gets added to the collection, featuring a player with more minor league hits than Pete Incaviglia got in the majors.
The Team Owner/League Official/Congressman in 1952 Topps
The most famous Mexican player prior to the arrival of Fernando Valenzuela.
This Isn’t About Bob Kuzava, It’s About A Guy Named Miller
I connected with a hobby legend over this card.
They Don’t Make ERA Titles Like They Used To
The intricacies of how pitchers qualify for statistical leadership awards can sometimes produce illogical results.
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.