1952 Topps #394 Billy Herman
1952 Topps #394 Billy Herman
About Billy Herman
Born 1909 in New Albany, IN (d. 1992), Billy Herman was a coach and former second baseman who debuted in 1931 and played 15 major-league seasons. He batted .304 with 2,345 hits, 47 home runs, 839 RBI, and 67 stolen bases over 1,922 games. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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 | 540 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 72 | 78 | 75 | 271 | 4 |
| SGC | 118 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 71 | 10 |
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 Billy Herman card?
It is card #394 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Brooklyn Dodgers 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 Billy Herman 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 2026-06-30.