1952 Topps #88 Bob Feller
Bob Feller, Cleveland's fireballing Hall of Famer.
About Bob Feller
One of the greatest power pitchers in baseball history, Bob Feller was signed by the Cleveland Indians out of Van Meter, Iowa, by scout Cy Slapnicka for a reported one dollar and an autographed baseball, and famously bypassed the minor leagues entirely to debut on July 19, 1936, at just 17 years old. A right-handed fireballer, "Rapid Robert" (also called "Bullet Bob" and "The Heater from Van Meter" for his blazing fastball) spent all 18 of his major-league seasons (1936-1956) with Cleveland, going 266-162 with a 3.25 ERA, 2,581 strikeouts, and 279 complete games. An eight-time All-Star, he led the American League in strikeouts seven times, won 27 games in 1940, and captured the pitching Triple Crown that year. Feller threw three no-hitters (1940, 1946, and 1951), including the only Opening Day no-hitter in MLB history in 1940. Two days after Pearl Harbor he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, becoming the first American professional athlete to volunteer, and served 1942-1945 aboard the USS Alabama, sacrificing nearly four prime seasons. He anchored the Indians' 1948 World Series champions and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 1962. This card (#88) sits in the set's second series and stands among the star Hall-of-Famers in Topps' landmark first flagship issue.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,038 | 1 | 7 | 88 | 164 | 284 | 346 | 1,132 | 16 |
| SGC | 962 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 28 | 131 | 698 | 69 |
SGC by variation: Standard 959 · Red Back 3
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 Feller card?
It is card #88 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Cleveland Indians player.
Is the 1952 Topps Bob Feller 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.