1952 Topps #372 Gil McDougald
1952 Topps #372 Gil McDougald
About Gil McDougald
Signed by Yankees scout Joe Devine in the spring of 1948, Gil McDougald ripped through the New York farm system—hitting over .340 at Twin Falls, Victoria, and Beaumont, where he led the Texas League in hits in 1950 while mentored by Rogers Hornsby. A San Francisco native, the versatile infielder reached the majors in 1951 and captured American League Rookie of the Year honors, edging Minnie Miñoso while batting .306 with a distinctive splayed-legs, waist-cocked batting stance. That October he became the first rookie to hit a grand slam in the World Series, a Game 5 blast off the Giants' Larry Jansen that helped New York to the first of his five championships (1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1958). Over ten seasons (1951–1960), all with the Yankees, McDougald was a multiple-time All-Star at second base, shortstop, and third base, and won the 1958 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award. He hit .276 with 1,291 hits, 112 home runs, and 576 RBI. He is best remembered for the May 7, 1957 line drive that struck Cleveland pitcher Herb Score in the eye. This is McDougald's rookie card, and it sits in the scarce high-number series (#311–407) printed in far lower quantities—the same run that includes the famed #311 Mickey Mantle—making it highly prized today. He is not in the Hall of Fame.
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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 | 608 | 0 | 8 | 45 | 64 | 79 | 99 | 305 | 8 |
| SGC | 161 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 37 | 87 | 14 |
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 Gil McDougald card?
It is card #372 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the New York Yankees 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 Gil McDougald 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.