1952 Topps #28 Jerry Priddy
About Jerry Priddy
Jerry Priddy was a right-handed second baseman signed out of Southern California by Yankees scout Bill Essick. In the New York farm system he formed a celebrated double-play combination with future Hall of Famer Phil Rizzuto, starring at Kansas City before reaching the majors in 1941. Over 11 big-league seasons he played for the New York Yankees (1941-1942), Washington Senators (1943, 1946-1947), St. Louis Browns (1948-1949) and Detroit Tigers (1950-1953), the club shown on this card. Renowned for his glove, Priddy had his finest all-around year in 1950 with Detroit, hitting .277 with 13 home runs, 104 runs and 95 walks while setting major-league fielding records by turning 150 double plays in a season and starting five double plays in a single game. He retired with a .265 career average, 1,252 hits, 61 home runs and 541 RBI. This card carries the set's black-back/red-back color variation. Priddy died in 1980.
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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 | 890 | 1 | 5 | 79 | 140 | 183 | 202 | 274 | 6 |
| SGC | 121 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 69 | 1 |
SGC by variation: Black Back 64 · 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 Jerry Priddy card?
It is card #28 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Detroit Tigers player.
Does the 1952 Topps Jerry Priddy 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 Jerry Priddy 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.