1952 Topps #110 Dutch Leonard
1952 Topps #110 Dutch Leonard
About Dutch Leonard
Emil John "Dutch" Leonard, born March 25, 1909, in Auburn, Illinois, was a right-handed knuckleball pitcher whose 20-season major-league career spanned 1933 to 1953. He debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1933-1936), then found stardom with the Washington Senators (1938-1946), going 20-8 in 1939 and posting a league-best 2.13 ERA in 1945. Later stops with the Philadelphia Phillies (1947-1948) and the Chicago Cubs (1949-1953)—the team shown on this card—closed out a record of 191-181 with a 3.25 ERA and 1,170 strikeouts. A five-time All-Star (1940, 1943-1945, 1951), he was the winning pitcher in the 1943 All-Star Game. In 1945 he anchored what may be the only all-knuckleball starting rotation in history, alongside Mickey Haefner, Johnny Niggeling, and Roger Wolff. His legacy endures through Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm, who reportedly learned the knuckleball grip from a photograph of Leonard's delivery. He later served as the Cubs' pitching coach (1954-1956).
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 643 | 0 | 5 | 45 | 84 | 134 | 157 | 211 | 7 |
| SGC | 105 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 23 | 61 | 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 Dutch Leonard card?
It is card #110 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Chicago Cubs player.
Is the 1952 Topps Dutch Leonard valuable?
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