1952 Topps #270 Lou Brissie
1952 Topps #270 Lou Brissie
About Lou Brissie
Leland Victor "Lou" Brissie (1924-2013) was a left-handed pitcher whose career stands as one of baseball's great tales of perseverance. Signed by Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics out of South Carolina after a standout in a Ware Shoals textile league, Brissie's path was interrupted by World War II: while serving with the 88th Infantry Division in Italy on December 7, 1944, an artillery barrage shattered his left leg, and he pleaded with doctors not to amputate. After some 23 operations, he returned to the mound wearing a metal leg brace, going 23-5 for Savannah in 1947 before making his big-league debut that September. Brissie posted his best years for the A's, winning 14 games in 1948 and 16 in 1949, the season he earned an American League All-Star selection. Traded to the Cleveland Indians in 1951 - the team shown on this 1952 Topps card - he finished a seven-season career (1947-1953) with a 44-48 record, a 4.07 ERA, and 436 strikeouts. A Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient, he later directed American Legion Baseball and became a lasting symbol of resilience.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 532 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 81 | 116 | 118 | 168 | 3 |
| SGC | 79 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 39 | 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 Lou Brissie card?
It is card #270 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Cleveland Indians player.
Is the 1952 Topps Lou Brissie valuable?
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