1952 Topps #384 Frankie Crosetti
About Frankie Crosetti
Frank Peter Joseph "The Crow" Crosetti was born October 4, 1910, in San Francisco and honed his game with the Pacific Coast League's San Francisco Seals before the Yankees purchased his contract. He debuted in April 1932 and spent his entire 17-year playing career (1932-1948) as New York's shortstop, batting .245 with 1,541 hits, 98 home runs, 649 RBI and 1,683 games. A steady, respected fielder, he was a two-time All-Star (1936, 1939) and led the American League in stolen bases in 1938, winning eight World Series titles as a player. His nickname "The Crow" stuck through a career defined by grit rather than power. In 1947 he moved into the Yankees' third-base coaching box, adding nine more championship rings and a combined 17 World Series titles, the most by any individual. This card belongs to the scarce high-number series (#311-407). Crosetti died in 2002 at age 91.
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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 | 562 | 0 | 6 | 43 | 61 | 89 | 86 | 271 | 6 |
| SGC | 153 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 24 | 98 | 11 |
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 Frankie Crosetti card?
It is card #384 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the New York Yankees coach.
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 Frankie Crosetti 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.