1952 Topps #65 Enos Slaughter
1952 Topps #65 Enos Slaughter
About Enos Slaughter
Signed by scout Billy Southworth for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1935, Enos Slaughter climbed through the minors and debuted in the majors on April 19, 1938. A left-handed-hitting right fielder famous for his all-out hustle, he played 19 seasons (1938-1959) for the Cardinals, New York Yankees, Kansas City Athletics, and Milwaukee Braves, losing three prime years (1943-1945) to Army Air Corps service in World War II. A ten-time All-Star, Slaughter batted .300 with 2,383 hits, 169 home runs, and 1,304 RBI, and led the National League with 130 RBI in 1946. He won four World Series titles: 1942 and 1946 with St. Louis and 1956 and 1958 with the Yankees. Nicknamed "Country" for his rural Roxboro, North Carolina, roots, he is best remembered for his 1946 "Mad Dash," racing home from first base on a Game 7 hit to score the Series-winning run against the Boston Red Sox. He was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in 1985. This card #65 is a Series 1 issue and, like other 1952 Topps cards, is found with either a black or red printed back.
Sources: Wikipedia · Baseball-Reference · SABR
Variations & how to tell them apart
Black Back / Red Back Series 1 (cards 1-80)
Every card in the first series exists with the back printed in either black or red ink. The black backs are the first printing and are scarcer; red backs (the second printing onward) are more common.
- Black Back — scarcer: First printing. Reverse printed in black ink. Scarcer, and typically carries a small premium over the red back.
- Red Back: Second printing onward. Reverse printed in red ink. The more common of the two.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 1,333 | 1 | 5 | 44 | 131 | 205 | 266 | 677 | 4 |
| SGC | 362 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 56 | 264 | 12 |
SGC by variation: Black Back 204 · Red Back 158
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 Enos Slaughter card?
It is card #65 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.
Does the 1952 Topps Enos Slaughter have back variations?
Yes. Every card in the first series exists with the back printed in either black or red ink. The black backs are the first printing and are scarcer; red backs (the second printing onward) are more common.
Is the 1952 Topps Enos Slaughter 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.