1953 Topps #208 Jim Wilson
1953 Topps #208 Jim Wilson
About Jim Wilson
Jim Wilson was a right-handed pitcher signed out of the Pacific Northwest by Boston Red Sox scout Ernie Johnson in 1943 after attending San Diego State. He reached the majors with the Red Sox in 1945, but that August a Hank Greenberg line drive smashed into his head and fractured his skull, an injury a surgeon believed would end his career; Wilson recovered fully and returned to pitch. Over 12 big-league seasons (1945-1958) he pitched for the Red Sox, Browns, Athletics, Boston/Milwaukee Braves (1951-1954), Orioles and White Sox, finishing 86-89 with a 4.01 ERA and 692 strikeouts. A three-time All-Star, his defining moment came on June 12, 1954, when he no-hit the Phillies 2-0 at County Stadium, the first no-hitter in Milwaukee's major-league history, out-dueling future Hall of Famer Robin Roberts. That year the Philadelphia sportswriters named him "America's Most Courageous Athlete." After retiring he became a respected scout and executive, signing Jim Palmer, serving as Brewers GM, and becoming the first Executive Director of the MLB Scouting Bureau. He died in 1986.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 541 | 0 | 5 | 68 | 119 | 170 | 92 | 86 | 1 |
| SGC | 74 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 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 Jim Wilson card?
It is card #208 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.
Is the 1953 Topps Jim Wilson valuable?
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