1952 Topps #1 Andy Pafko
1952 Topps #1 Andy Pafko
The set's iconic #1 - notoriously condition-sensitive from decades atop rubber-banded stacks, and the most valuable common in the set.
About Andy Pafko
Born 1921 in Boyceville, WI (d. 2013), Andy Pafko was a right-handed outfielder who debuted in 1943 and played 17 major-league seasons. He batted .285 with 1,796 hits, 213 home runs, 976 RBI, and 38 stolen bases over 1,852 games.
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 | 2,108 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 39 | 95 | 243 | 1,654 | 67 |
| SGC | 791 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 28 | 662 | 81 |
SGC by variation: Black Back 368 · Red Back 423
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 Andy Pafko card?
It is card #1 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Brooklyn Dodgers player.
Does the 1952 Topps Andy Pafko 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 Andy Pafko 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.