1952 Topps #363 Dick Rozek
About Dick Rozek
Dick Rozek was a left-handed pitcher born March 27, 1927, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he attended Immaculate Conception High School. A hometown talent, he was recommended to the Cleveland Indians by fellow Iowan and Hall of Fame fireballer Bob Feller, and he signed to begin his professional career in 1947, going on to throw minor-league no-hitters in both 1948 and 1949. The 6-foot, 190-pound southpaw made his major-league debut on April 29, 1950, at age 23, and pitched parts of five seasons: three with the Indians (1950-1952) and two with the Philadelphia Athletics (1953-1954). Used mostly in relief, he compiled a 1-0 record with a 4.55 ERA, 26 strikeouts, and 55 walks over 33 games and 65.1 innings. Rozek's 1952 Topps card, no. 363, falls in the scarce high-number series (#311-407) that was printed in far smaller quantities and often dumped, making these rookie-era cards genuinely rare survivors today. He died September 27, 2001, in Indio, California.
Sources: Baseball-Reference
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 | 468 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 45 | 68 | 69 | 248 | 3 |
| SGC | 95 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 60 | 7 |
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 Dick Rozek card?
It is card #363 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Cleveland Indians 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 Dick Rozek 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.