1952 Topps #327 Archie Wilson
1952 Topps #327 Archie Wilson
About Archie Wilson
Archibald Clifton "Archie" Wilson (November 25, 1923 – April 28, 2007) was a right-handed-hitting outfielder from Los Angeles who attended the University of Southern California before Yankees scout Bill Essick signed him in 1947. He earned his reputation in the minors, and his 1951 season with the Buffalo Bisons was spectacular: he hit .316 with 28 home runs while leading the International League with 112 RBI and 191 hits, capturing the league MVP award. That performance brought a September 18, 1951 call-up to the New York Yankees. Wilson's big-league career, however, proved brief. Early in 1952 he was dealt with Jackie Jensen and Spec Shea to the Washington Senators (in the trade that brought Irv Noren to New York), then sent to the Boston Red Sox for Ken Wood — the club shown on this card. Over parts of two seasons (1951–1952) with the Yankees, Senators, and Red Sox, he appeared in just 51 games, batting .221 with no home runs and 17 RBI in 140 at-bats. He kept starring at Triple-A, later earning induction into the International League Hall of Fame. Wilson's card falls in the coveted high-number series (#311–407) of the 1952 Topps set — the run headlined by the iconic #311 Mickey Mantle and printed in far smaller quantities than the earlier series, making even common rookies like this one scarce and desirable today.
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Variations & how to tell them apart
High Number
Series 6 (311-407). Minimally distributed in the fall of 1952 when retailers cut orders — the scarcest and most coveted run in the set, holding Mantle, Robinson, Campanella, the Mathews rookie and more.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 481 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 52 | 79 | 97 | 217 | 3 |
| SGC | 103 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 55 | 9 |
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 Archie Wilson card?
It is card #327 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Boston Red Sox player, and is his rookie card.
Why is this card scarce?
It is in the 1952 Topps high-number series (311-407), which was minimally distributed in the fall of 1952 and is the scarcest, most sought-after run in the set.
Is the 1952 Topps Archie Wilson 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.