1952 Topps #301 Bob Porterfield
About Bob Porterfield
A right-handed pitcher born Erwin Cooledge Porterfield on August 10, 1924, in Newport, Virginia, he was named for President Calvin Coolidge. Signed by the New York Yankees, he climbed the minors quickly and debuted in the majors on August 8, 1948. He pitched 12 seasons (1948-1959) for the Yankees, Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago Cubs, though a series of arm troubles hampered his early career. His signature year came in 1953 with the Senators, when he went 22-10 with a 3.35 ERA, led the American League with 24 complete games and 9 shutouts, and was named The Sporting News AL Pitcher of the Year. He earned his lone All-Star selection in 1954, posting a 3.32 ERA. Porterfield finished with a career record of 87-97, a 3.79 ERA, and 572 strikeouts. After baseball he worked as a welder, and he was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. This is a fifth-series card (#301), issued before the scarce high-number run (#311-407) that includes the famous Mickey Mantle #311.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 565 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 81 | 135 | 127 | 175 | 1 |
| SGC | 72 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 33 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-22. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. Totals are summed across each grader's listed variations.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1952 Topps Bob Porterfield card?
It is card #301 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Washington Senators player.
Is the 1952 Topps Bob Porterfield valuable?
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