1952 Topps #407 Ed Mathews
1952 Topps #407 Ed Mathews
Eddie Mathews' rookie card - the final card in the set and its marquee rookie.
About Ed Mathews
Born 1931 in Texarkana, TX (d. 2001), Ed Mathews was a left-handed third baseman who debuted in 1952 and played 17 major-league seasons. He batted .271 with 2,315 hits, 512 home runs, 1,453 RBI, and 68 stolen bases over 2,391 games. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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 | 824 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 29 | 75 | 105 | 537 | 62 |
| SGC | 309 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 28 | 198 | 63 |
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 Ed Mathews card?
It is card #407 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.
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 Ed Mathews 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.