1953 Topps #32 Clyde Vollmer
1953 Topps #32 Clyde Vollmer
About Clyde Vollmer
Signed by the Cincinnati Reds in 1939, right-handed outfielder Clyde Vollmer announced himself in unforgettable fashion: in his major-league debut on May 31, 1942, he homered off Max Butcher in his first at-bat to win the game 3-0. He went on to play 10 big-league seasons (1942, 1946-1954) for the Reds, Washington Senators, and Boston Red Sox, finishing with a .251 average, 508 hits, 69 home runs, and 339 RBI over 685 games. His signature stretch came in July 1951 with Boston, when a torrid three-week tear (July 6-28) produced 31 hits, 13 homers, and 40 RBI in 21 games and earned him the enduring nickname "Dutch the Clutch." That surge included a three-home-run game against the White Sox at Fenway Park on July 26, making him the first Red Sox right-handed batter to homer three times in a game at Fenway. He set career highs that season with 22 home runs and 85 RBI. Vollmer, a Cincinnati native, was never a Hall of Famer, but his "Clyde's July" remains one of the great one-month hot streaks in Red Sox lore.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 556 | 0 | 17 | 85 | 148 | 137 | 87 | 82 | 0 |
| SGC | 66 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-26. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8). PSA counts are straight-graded.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1953 Topps Clyde Vollmer card?
It is card #32 of the 1953 Topps Baseball set - one of the most beautiful sets ever made, with hand-painted color portraits numbered to 280 (274 cards issued). It pictures the Boston Red Sox player.
Is the 1953 Topps Clyde Vollmer valuable?
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