1953 Topps #212 Jack Dittmer
1953 Topps #212 Jack Dittmer
About Jack Dittmer
A three-sport star at the University of Iowa who was known mainly as a football wide receiver, Jack Dittmer (born January 10, 1928, in Elkader, Iowa) signed with the Boston Braves in 1950 for a $6,000 bonus and reached the majors in June 1952. A left-handed-hitting, right-throwing second baseman, he played six big-league seasons (1952-1957) with the Boston/Milwaukee Braves and, in 1957, the Detroit Tigers. Dittmer holds a footnote in franchise history: he started at second base on April 13, 1953, in the first game the newly relocated Milwaukee Braves ever played, and he was praised for his double-play work alongside shortstop Johnny Logan. Nicknamed "Skinny" for his lean 6-foot-1, roughly 165-pound frame, he batted .232 with 283 hits, 24 home runs, and 136 RBI over 395 games. He was never named an All-Star. After baseball he returned to Elkader to run the family car dealership. This 1953 Topps card (#212) is his rookie card.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 436 | 0 | 5 | 48 | 79 | 133 | 95 | 76 | 0 |
| SGC | 59 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 21 | 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 Jack Dittmer card?
It is card #212 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 Milwaukee Braves player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1953 Topps Jack Dittmer valuable?
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