1952 Topps #67 Allie Reynolds
About Allie Reynolds
Allie Reynolds was a hard-throwing right-handed pitcher recruited off the track and football fields at Oklahoma A&M and signed by the Cleveland Indians in 1939. After debuting with Cleveland in 1942, he was traded to the New York Yankees following the 1946 season in a landmark deal for second baseman Joe Gordon, and it was in the Bronx that he became a star, working as both a dominant starter and clutch reliever over 13 big-league seasons (1942-1954). A member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Reynolds was dubbed "Super Chief" by Yankees broadcaster Mel Allen, a nickname that stuck. In 1951 he became the first American League pitcher to throw two no-hitters in a single season, edging Bob Feller 1-0 on July 12 and blanking Boston 8-0 on September 28. A six-time All-Star, he led the AL in ERA (2.06), strikeouts (160), and shutouts (6) in 1952 while also saving six games. He finished 182-107 with a 3.30 ERA and 1,423 strikeouts, went a perfect 7-0 in World Series play, and won six championships (1947, 1949-1953) as an anchor of the Yankees' dynasty. This first-series card carries the set's black-back and red-back color variation.
Sources: Wikipedia · Baseball-Reference · SABR
Variations & how to tell them apart
Black Back / Red Back Series 1 (cards 1-80)
Every card in the first series exists with the back printed in either black or red ink. The black backs are the first printing and are scarcer; red backs (the second printing onward) are more common.
- Black Back — scarcer: First printing. Reverse printed in black ink. Scarcer, and typically carries a small premium over the red back.
- Red Back: Second printing onward. Reverse printed in red ink. The more common of the two.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 1,215 | 0 | 4 | 86 | 156 | 250 | 268 | 447 | 4 |
| SGC | 277 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 22 | 62 | 163 | 8 |
SGC by variation: Black Back 123 · Red Back 154
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 Reynolds card?
It is card #67 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the New York Yankees player.
Does the 1952 Topps Allie Reynolds have back variations?
Yes. Every card in the first series exists with the back printed in either black or red ink. The black backs are the first printing and are scarcer; red backs (the second printing onward) are more common.
Is the 1952 Topps Allie Reynolds 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.
Sources: the Trading Card Database, Baseball-Reference, and PSA & SGC population reports. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.