1952 Topps #276 Jim Wilson
About Jim Wilson
James Alger Wilson, a right-handed pitcher born February 20, 1922, in San Diego, signed with the Boston Red Sox organization in 1943 out of San Diego State and reached the majors on April 18, 1945. His career was nearly ended that August when a Hank Greenberg line drive fractured his skull, but he returned and went on to pitch parts of 12 big-league seasons through 1958 for the Red Sox, St. Louis Browns, Philadelphia Athletics, Boston/Milwaukee Braves, Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox, compiling an 86-89 record with a 4.01 ERA and 692 strikeouts over 257 games. His signature moment came on June 12, 1954, when he no-hit the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 at Milwaukee County Stadium, out-dueling future Hall of Famer Robin Roberts for the first no-hitter in the Braves' Milwaukee history. Wilson earned three straight All-Star selections (1954-1956), representing both leagues. After retiring he became a respected scout and executive, signing Jim Palmer for Baltimore and later serving as the first executive director of the Major League Scouting Bureau; he died September 2, 1986. This is Wilson's rookie card in the landmark 1952 Topps set.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 580 | 0 | 9 | 62 | 105 | 143 | 117 | 142 | 2 |
| SGC | 81 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 37 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-22. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. Totals are summed across each grader's listed variations.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1952 Topps Jim Wilson card?
It is card #276 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Boston Braves player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1952 Topps Jim Wilson valuable?
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