1952 Topps #49 Johnny Sain
1952 Topps #49 Johnny Sain
About Johnny Sain
Born 1917 in Havana, AR (d. 2006), Johnny Sain was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1942 and played 11 major-league seasons. He went 139-116 with a 3.49 ERA and 910 strikeouts across 412 appearances.
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.
Wrong-back error error
The reverse mistakenly carries Joe Page's biography. Both the error and a corrected version exist.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 1,127 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 85 | 158 | 243 | 596 | 13 |
| SGC | 248 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 45 | 179 | 8 |
SGC by variation: Black Back 88 · Black Back Wrong Back (Page Bio) 35 · Red Back 98 · Red Back Wrong Back (Page Bio) 12 · Wrong Back (Page Bio) 15
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 Johnny Sain card?
It is card #49 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.
Does the 1952 Topps Johnny Sain 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 Johnny Sain 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.