1952 Topps #7 Wayne Terwilliger
1952 Topps #7 Wayne Terwilliger
About Wayne Terwilliger
A standout at Western Michigan College, second baseman Willard Wayne "Twig" Terwilliger signed with the Chicago Cubs in 1948 and reached the majors on August 6, 1949, opening his career with eight straight hits. He played nine big-league seasons (1949-1960) for the Cubs, Brooklyn Dodgers, Washington Senators, New York Giants and Kansas City Athletics, batting .240 with 501 hits, 22 home runs and 162 RBI over 666 games. This 1952 Topps card shows him as a Dodger: a June 1951 trade sent him to Brooklyn alongside Andy Pafko (the set's famous #1), but with Jackie Robinson entrenched at second he saw little action and was on the bench when Bobby Thomson hit the 1951 "Shot Heard 'Round the World." A WWII Marine who served in the Pacific at Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima, Terwilliger became a baseball lifer, coaching first base for the Minnesota Twins during their 1987 and 1991 World Series championships and later managing into his 80s. A series-one common, his card exists with both black-back and red-back print variations. He died in 2021 at age 95.
Sources: Wikipedia · Baseball-Reference · SABR
Variations & how to tell them apart
Black Back / Red Back Series 1 (cards 1-80)
Every card in the first series exists with the back printed in either black or red ink. The black backs are the first printing and are scarcer; red backs (the second printing onward) are more common.
- Black Back — scarcer: First printing. Reverse printed in black ink. Scarcer, and typically carries a small premium over the red back.
- Red Back: Second printing onward. Reverse printed in red ink. The more common of the two.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 764 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 81 | 166 | 164 | 309 | 3 |
| SGC | 138 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 35 | 82 | 0 |
SGC by variation: Black Back 66 · Red Back 72
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 Wayne Terwilliger card?
It is card #7 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Brooklyn Dodgers player.
Does the 1952 Topps Wayne Terwilliger have back variations?
Yes. Every card in the first series exists with the back printed in either black or red ink. The black backs are the first printing and are scarcer; red backs (the second printing onward) are more common.
Is the 1952 Topps Wayne Terwilliger 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.