1952 Topps #392 Hoyt Wilhelm
1952 Topps #392 Hoyt Wilhelm
Hoyt Wilhelm's rookie card - the most coveted high-number rookie after Mathews.
About Hoyt Wilhelm
Born 1922 in Huntersville, NC (d. 2002), Hoyt Wilhelm was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1952 and played 21 major-league seasons. He went 143-122 with a 2.52 ERA and 1,610 strikeouts across 1,070 appearances. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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 | 678 | 1 | 7 | 55 | 77 | 90 | 88 | 351 | 9 |
| SGC | 220 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 32 | 150 | 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 Hoyt Wilhelm card?
It is card #392 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the New York Giants 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 Hoyt Wilhelm 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 2026-06-28.