1952 Topps #361 Bill Posedel
1952 Topps #361 Bill Posedel
About Bill Posedel
Born 1906 in San Francisco, CA (d. 1989), Bill Posedel was a coach and former pitcher who debuted in 1938 and played 5 major-league seasons. He went 41-43 with a 4.56 ERA and 227 strikeouts across 138 appearances.
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 | 479 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 56 | 72 | 96 | 205 | 4 |
| SGC | 99 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 28 | 51 | 7 |
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 Bill Posedel card?
It is card #361 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Pittsburgh Pirates 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 Bill Posedel 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.