1952 Topps #342 Clem Labine
About Clem Labine
Clem Labine (born August 6, 1926, in Lincoln, Rhode Island; died March 2, 2007) was a right-handed relief pitcher signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1944 whose pro career was interrupted when he served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division in World War II. He reached the majors on April 18, 1950, and pitched 13 seasons, primarily for the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers (1950-1960) before finishing with the Tigers, Pirates, and Mets. A curveball-and-control specialist, he compiled a career 77-56 record with a 3.63 ERA, 551 strikeouts, and 96 saves, was a two-time All-Star (1956, 1957), and led the majors in saves in 1956 (19) and the NL in saves in 1957. Labine was central to Brooklyn's only World Series title, earning a win and a save in the 1955 Series, and in Game 6 of the 1956 Series he threw a 10-inning 1-0 shutout that Jackie Robinson's walk-off hit ended. He won another crown with Los Angeles in 1959 and then Pittsburgh in 1960, making him one of the few players to win back-to-back titles with different teams. Card #342 is Labine's rookie card and part of the scarce 1952 Topps high-number series (#311-407), which was printed in far smaller quantities and is prized by collectors today.
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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.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 522 | 0 | 9 | 53 | 51 | 85 | 88 | 230 | 6 |
| SGC | 125 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 87 | 9 |
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 Clem Labine card?
It is card #342 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Brooklyn Dodgers player, and is his rookie card.
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 Clem Labine 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.