1952 Topps #391 Ben Chapman
1952 Topps #391 Ben Chapman
About Ben Chapman
Born 1908 in Nashville, TN (d. 1993), Ben Chapman was a coach and former outfielder who debuted in 1930 and played 15 major-league seasons. He batted .302 with 1,958 hits, 90 home runs, 977 RBI, and 287 stolen bases over 1,717 games.
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.
Wrong photo error
The card pictures Sam Chapman rather than Ben Chapman.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 496 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 61 | 68 | 100 | 221 | 6 |
| SGC | 91 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 61 | 2 |
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 Ben Chapman card?
It is card #391 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Cincinnati Reds coach.
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 Ben Chapman 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.