1952 Topps #120 Bob Chakales
1952 Topps #120 Bob Chakales
About Bob Chakales
Robert Edwards "Chick" Chakales (born August 10, 1927, in Asheville, North Carolina; died February 18, 2010) was a right-handed pitcher who reached the majors in 1951. Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies at 17 on June 4, 1945, for a reported $7,500 bonus, he broke in with the Cleveland Indians and pitched seven big-league seasons (1951-1957) for Cleveland, the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Washington Senators, and Boston Red Sox, compiling a 15-25 record, 4.54 ERA, and 187 strikeouts over 171 games. A capable hitter, he batted .353 with Cleveland. On June 1, 1954, the Indians traded him to Baltimore for slugger Vic Wertz in what SABR calls the blockbuster deal of 1954. Nicknamed "Chick" since childhood, Chakales later built nearly 200 golf courses, served as president of the Golf Course Builders Association of America, and designed the original TPC Sawgrass. This is his Topps rookie card, from the second series (#'s 81-250).
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 625 | 0 | 5 | 45 | 72 | 143 | 138 | 218 | 4 |
| SGC | 89 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 48 | 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 Bob Chakales card?
It is card #120 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Cleveland Indians player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1952 Topps Bob Chakales 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.
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