1952 Topps #127 Paul Minner
1952 Topps #127 Paul Minner
About Paul Minner
Paul Edison "Lefty" Minner (July 30, 1923–March 28, 2006) was a left-handed pitcher signed off a Pennsylvania high-school diamond by the Knoxville Smokies for a $1,000 bonus in 1941. He reached the majors with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1946 and, after arm and neck troubles reshaped him from a hard thrower into a control-minded soft-tosser, pitched in relief in the 1949 World Series—the Game Five contest that was the first World Series night game. Traded to the Chicago Cubs before 1950, Minner became a dependable rotation arm on the North Side through 1956, posting his best season in 1952 (14-9, 3.74 ERA). Over ten big-league seasons he went 69-84 with a 3.94 ERA and 481 strikeouts across 1,310⅓ innings, completing 64 games and helping himself with the bat, connecting for six career home runs. His playing days ended abruptly after he cracked a vertebra and injured his neck in June 1956. This 1952 Topps card is Minner's Topps rookie card, issued in the set's second series—well ahead of the scarce high-number run (#311, the famed Mickey Mantle, through #407) that makes the set's later cards so prized today.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 771 | 0 | 5 | 64 | 119 | 177 | 185 | 216 | 5 |
| SGC | 124 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 28 | 75 | 2 |
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 Paul Minner card?
It is card #127 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Chicago Cubs player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1952 Topps Paul Minner 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.
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