1952 Topps #194 Joe Hatten
1952 Topps #194 Joe Hatten
About Joe Hatten
Joseph Hilarian "Joe" Hatten (1916-1988), a left-handed pitcher from Bancroft, Iowa, broke into pro ball in the late 1930s, pitched in the Dodgers' farm system with Montreal, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II before reaching Brooklyn. He won his big-league debut on April 21, 1946 at Ebbets Field, beating the New York Giants 2-1, and went 14-11 with a 2.84 ERA that rookie year, eighth-best in the National League. Nicknamed for his "rubber arm" because he worked tirelessly as both a starter and reliever, Hatten posted a career-high 17 wins in 1947, though wildness dogged him early as he ranked among the NL's leaders in walks. He helped Brooklyn to the 1947 and 1949 pennants and pitched in six World Series games, all against the Yankees, without a decision as the Dodgers fell both times. On June 15, 1951 he was dealt to the Chicago Cubs in the eight-player blockbuster that brought Andy Pafko to Brooklyn -- fittingly, Pafko is card #1 in this very 1952 Topps set. Hatten finished 65-49 with a 3.87 ERA over 233 games (1946-1952), his last big-league outing coming July 4, 1952, before a long Pacific Coast League career. This fourth-series card catches him in his brief Cubs stint.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 606 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 127 | 155 | 132 | 152 | 3 |
| SGC | 98 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 29 | 48 | 0 |
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 Joe Hatten card?
It is card #194 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Chicago Cubs player.
Is the 1952 Topps Joe Hatten valuable?
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