1952 Topps #63 Howie Pollet
1952 Topps #63 Howie Pollet
About Howie Pollet
Born 1921 in New Orleans, LA (d. 1974), Howie Pollet was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1941 and played 14 major-league seasons. He went 131-116 with a 3.51 ERA and 934 strikeouts across 403 appearances.
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 | 786 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 94 | 165 | 206 | 277 | 6 |
| SGC | 130 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 33 | 76 | 6 |
SGC by variation: Black Back 73 · Red Back 57
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 Howie Pollet card?
It is card #63 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Pittsburgh Pirates player.
Does the 1952 Topps Howie Pollet 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 Howie Pollet 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 2026-06-30.