’52 Topps: Bob Rush
The subject of a comical Norman Rockwell painting became the Cubs’ best pitcher for a decade.
1952 Topps Profile
“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.
Dave Winfield’s 1952 Topps Predecessor
Walt Dropo was drafted by pro baseball, basketball, and football teams.
Kenneth David Raffensberger: Longest Name in the ’52 Topps Set
“Rosinbagger! You’re going into the game.” – A Cubs manager, probably
This Was Almost Earl Torgeson’s Final Card
Torgeson had a near miss with death in 1953, one that may have influenced a later hobby.
Ted Gray’s Hectic 1955 Travel Schedule
He played for half the American League inside a 23-inning stretch of 1955.
Bob Usher Night
Looking at player appreciation events through the experience of a modest ballplayer.