1952 Topps #313 Bobby Thomson
1952 Topps #313 Bobby Thomson
Bobby Thomson, the 1951 'Shot Heard 'Round the World' hero; double-printed.
About Bobby Thomson
Born 1923 in Glasgow, Glasgow (d. 2010), Bobby Thomson was a right-handed outfielder who debuted in 1946 and played 15 major-league seasons. He batted .270 with 1,705 hits, 264 home runs, 1,026 RBI, and 38 stolen bases over 1,779 games.
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.
Double Print
Cards 311 (Mantle), 312 (Robinson) and 313 (Thomson) were double-printed on the final high-number press sheet, making them modestly more available than their high-number neighbors.
Stitching arrows
The stitching on the number circle (back) points right or left. No print-run difference.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 841 | 1 | 8 | 57 | 90 | 142 | 156 | 382 | 5 |
| SGC | 209 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 40 | 127 | 13 |
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 Bobby Thomson card?
It is card #313 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the New York Giants player.
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 Bobby Thomson 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 2026-06-28.