1952 Topps #288 Chet Nichols
1952 Topps #288 Chet Nichols
About Chet Nichols
Born 1931 in Pawtucket, RI (d. 1995), Chet Nichols was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1951 and played 9 major-league seasons. He went 34-36 with a 3.64 ERA and 266 strikeouts across 189 appearances.
Variations & how to tell them apart
Short Print
Cards 281-300 were single-printed relative to the rest of series 5 — EXCEPT #289 Holmes, #295 Cavarretta and #296 Rolfe. 17 SP cards in all.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 591 | 1 | 7 | 71 | 109 | 144 | 113 | 143 | 3 |
| SGC | 79 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 31 | 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 Chet Nichols card?
It is card #288 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Boston Braves player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1952 Topps Chet Nichols valuable?
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