1952 Topps #250 Carl Erskine
1952 Topps #250 Carl Erskine
About Carl Erskine
A right-handed pitcher from Anderson, Indiana, Carl Erskine signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1946 after a discharge from the U.S. Navy and a Commissioner Happy Chandler ruling that briefly made him a free agent. He reached the majors in 1948 and spent his entire 12-season career (1948-1959) with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, finishing 122-78 with a 4.00 ERA and 981 strikeouts. A mainstay on the "Boys of Summer" clubs that captured five National League pennants, Erskine threw two no-hitters, blanking the Cubs on June 19, 1952 (a lone walk away from a perfect game) and the Giants on May 12, 1956. His 1953 season was his finest: he won 20 games for the only time in his career, was named an All-Star the following year, and in Game 3 of the 1953 World Series struck out 14 Yankees, breaking Howard Ehmke's 1929 Series record (a mark that stood until Sandy Koufax fanned 15 in 1963). He earned a championship ring with Brooklyn's only World Series title in 1955. Affectionately known to Brooklyn fans as "Oisk," a nod to the borough's accent, Erskine died in 2024 at 97 as the last surviving member of that 1955 champion club. This card, #250, sits just below the celebrated scarce high-number series (#311-407, headlined by the iconic Mickey Mantle #311) that makes the back end of the 1952 Topps set so coveted.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 768 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 83 | 143 | 190 | 301 | 5 |
| SGC | 172 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 35 | 113 | 6 |
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 Carl Erskine card?
It is card #250 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Brooklyn Dodgers player.
Is the 1952 Topps Carl Erskine 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.