1952 Topps #333 Pee Wee Reese
1952 Topps #333 Pee Wee Reese
Pee Wee Reese, Brooklyn's Hall of Fame shortstop.
About Pee Wee Reese
Harold Peter Henry "Pee Wee" Reese was a Hall of Fame shortstop who signed with his hometown Louisville Colonels before his contract was routed to Brooklyn, where he debuted with the Dodgers on April 23, 1940. Nicknamed "Pee Wee" for his boyhood skill at marbles and later dubbed "The Little Colonel," he became the on-field captain of the great Brooklyn clubs, spending his entire 16-season career (1940-1958) with the franchise in Brooklyn and Los Angeles; he missed 1943-1945 while serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. A slick-fielding, ten-time All-Star, Reese anchored an infield that won seven National League pennants and finally the Dodgers' first World Series championship in 1955. He batted .269 with 2,170 hits, 126 home runs, 885 RBI, and 232 stolen bases. Beyond the numbers, he is remembered for his steadfast support of Jackie Robinson, symbolized by the gesture of putting his arm around Robinson before a hostile crowd. Reese was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984, and the Dodgers retired his No. 1. As card #333, his card falls in the scarce 1952 Topps high-number series (#311-407), which was printed in far smaller quantities and is prized by collectors today.
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Variations & how to tell them apart
High Number
Series 6 (311-407). Minimally distributed in the fall of 1952 when retailers cut orders — the scarcest and most coveted run in the set, holding Mantle, Robinson, Campanella, the Mathews rookie and more.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 689 | 1 | 5 | 37 | 78 | 80 | 94 | 377 | 17 |
| SGC | 224 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 161 | 20 |
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 Pee Wee Reese card?
It is card #333 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Brooklyn Dodgers player.
Why is this card scarce?
It is in the 1952 Topps high-number series (311-407), which was minimally distributed in the fall of 1952 and is the scarcest, most sought-after run in the set.
Is the 1952 Topps Pee Wee Reese 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.
Sources: the Trading Card Database, Baseball-Reference, and PSA & SGC population reports. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.