1952 Topps #331 Tom Morgan
1952 Topps #331 Tom Morgan
About Tom Morgan
Tom Morgan (May 20, 1930 - January 13, 1987) was a right-handed pitcher signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent before the 1949 season, reaching the majors on April 20, 1951. Nicknamed "Plowboy" because he worked as a farmer in his native California, Morgan pitched 12 major-league seasons for the Yankees (1951-52, 1954-56), Kansas City Athletics (1957), Detroit Tigers (1958-60), Washington Senators (1960), and Los Angeles Angels (1961-63), working as both a starter and reliever. He compiled a 67-47 record with a 3.61 ERA, 64 saves, and 364 strikeouts over 443 appearances, and was part of three Yankees World Series championship teams (1951, 1952, and 1956). His finest stretch came late in his career, going a combined 13-4 with 19 saves and a 2.57 ERA out of the Angels' bullpen in 1961-62. After retiring he became a respected pitching coach for the California Angels, San Diego Padres, and Yankees, credited with helping refine Nolan Ryan's mechanics. This is Morgan's rookie card and sits in the scarce 1952 Topps high-number series (#311-407, headlined by the iconic Mickey Mantle #311), the short-printed run that makes these cards especially prized 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 | 515 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 53 | 93 | 87 | 247 | 8 |
| SGC | 106 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 65 | 4 |
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 Tom Morgan card?
It is card #331 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, and is his rookie card.
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 Tom Morgan 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.