1952 Topps #284 Hank Arft
1952 Topps #284 Hank Arft
About Hank Arft
Born 1922 in Manchester, MO (d. 2002), Hank Arft was a left-handed first baseman who debuted in 1948 and played 5 major-league seasons. He batted .253 with 229 hits, 13 home runs, and 118 RBI over 300 games.
Variations & how to tell them apart
Short Print
Cards 281-300 were single-printed relative to the rest of series 5 — EXCEPT #289 Holmes, #295 Cavarretta and #296 Rolfe. 17 SP cards in all.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 575 | 0 | 14 | 65 | 95 | 152 | 95 | 147 | 7 |
| SGC | 78 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 37 | 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 Hank Arft card?
It is card #284 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the St. Louis Browns player.
Is the 1952 Topps Hank Arft valuable?
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