1952 Topps #278 Allie Clark
1952 Topps #278 Allie Clark
About Allie Clark
Alfred Aloysius "Allie" Clark was a right-handed outfielder born June 16, 1923, in South Amboy, New Jersey (d. 2012). Signed by the Yankees in 1941 for a $250 bonus, he tore through the farm system - hitting .344 with 14 homers for Newark in 1946 after three wartime years as an Army combat medic - before debuting with New York in August 1947. As a rookie he batted .373 in limited duty, then pinch-hit for Yogi Berra in Game Seven of the 1947 World Series and singled home Phil Rizzuto in a 5-2 title-clinching win over Brooklyn. Traded to Cleveland that winter, he hit .310 in 1948 and won another championship, becoming the first player to capture back-to-back World Series with different teams. He later spent the bulk of his big-league time with the Philadelphia Athletics (his club on this 1952 Topps card) and finished 1953 with the Chicago White Sox. Over seven seasons (1947-1953) across four teams he batted .262 with 267 hits, 32 home runs, and 149 RBI in 358 games. Card #278 sits in the fifth series, well below the scarce #311-407 high numbers that make the set's later cards so elusive today.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 519 | 1 | 5 | 58 | 101 | 127 | 105 | 118 | 4 |
| SGC | 62 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 26 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-22. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8); totals are summed across each grader's listed variations.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1952 Topps Allie Clark card?
It is card #278 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Philadelphia Athletics player.
Is the 1952 Topps Allie Clark valuable?
Value depends on grade and (where it applies) the back variation. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
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