1952 Topps #211 Ray Coleman
About Ray Coleman
Raymond Leroy Coleman (June 4, 1922 – September 19, 2010) was a left-handed-hitting outfielder discovered by St. Louis Browns scout Kid Butler while playing American Legion ball in Yreka, California, and signed to the Browns organization in 1940. His climb was interrupted by three years in the U.S. Navy during World War II (1943–1945), when he served on armed-guard crews protecting supply transports in the Mediterranean and Pacific. Coleman debuted in the majors on April 22, 1947, and over five seasons (1947–1952) he played for the Browns—who acquired him three separate times—the Philadelphia Athletics, and the Chicago White Sox. His best year came in 1951, when he hit .280 with 8 home runs and 76 RBI and finished second in the American League with 12 triples, one of two straight seasons with 20-plus doubles. Across 559 games he batted .258 with 446 hits, 33 home runs, and 199 RBI before finishing his career in the minors in the mid-1950s. This card is part of the 1952 Topps set's fourth series; the truly scarce short-printed high numbers (#311–407, headlined by the iconic Mickey Mantle #311) begin well after Coleman's #211.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 558 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 79 | 154 | 133 | 158 | 5 |
| SGC | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 43 | 1 |
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 Ray Coleman card?
It is card #211 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Chicago White Sox player.
Is the 1952 Topps Ray Coleman valuable?
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