1952 Topps #122 Jack Jensen
About Jack Jensen
A blond, two-sport star out of the University of California, Jack "Jackie" Jensen (1927-1982) was the rare athlete nicknamed "The Golden Boy" for both his looks and his all-around brilliance. At Cal he was a consensus All-American halfback in 1948, the school's first 1,000-yard rusher, and the ace pitcher (a .385 hitter) on the 1947 inaugural College World Series champions. He signed with the Pacific Coast League's Oakland Oaks, and in 1950 his contract, along with Billy Martin's, was sold to the New York Yankees, where he appeared in the 1950 World Series sweep as a pinch runner. A right-handed-hitting right fielder, he starred over 11 seasons with the Yankees (1950-1952), Washington Senators (1952-1953), and Boston Red Sox (1954-1959, 1961). Jensen was a three-time All-Star (1952, 1955, 1958), led the American League in RBI three times, and won the 1958 AL MVP after hitting 35 homers with a league-leading 122 RBI; he added a Gold Glove in 1959. He finished at .279 with 199 home runs, 929 RBI, and 143 stolen bases, then retired early because of a crippling fear of flying. This Jensen card falls in the second series, below the scarce #311-407 high numbers anchored by the famous Mickey Mantle #311.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 986 | 0 | 4 | 58 | 117 | 194 | 224 | 386 | 3 |
| SGC | 244 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 15 | 46 | 144 | 13 |
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 Jack Jensen card?
It is card #122 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.
Is the 1952 Topps Jack Jensen 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.
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