1952 Topps #100 Del Rice
1952 Topps #100 Del Rice
About Del Rice
Delbert "Del" Rice (1922-1983), a Portsmouth, Ohio native, was a right-handed defensive catcher whose glove and pitcher-handling kept him in the majors for 17 seasons (1945-1961). Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1941 after scout Frank Rickey discovered him, he debuted with the club in 1945 and served as its regular backstop for roughly a decade. As a rookie he won a World Series ring with the 1946 Cardinals, catching all three of Harry Brecheen's victories over the Red Sox. Later traded to the Milwaukee Braves, he earned a second title on the 1957 championship team. Rice was named a 1953 National League All-Star but an injury kept him off the field, and he went on to catch Don Cardwell's 1960 no-hitter. A career .237 hitter (908 hits, 79 HR, 441 RBI), he also played pro basketball and managed the 1972 California Angels. This card is a Series 2 common, without the scarcity of the #311-407 high numbers or the #1-80 back-color variations.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 650 | 0 | 3 | 47 | 73 | 163 | 147 | 211 | 6 |
| SGC | 100 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 21 | 59 | 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 Del Rice card?
It is card #100 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the St. Louis Cardinals player.
Is the 1952 Topps Del Rice 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.