1952 Topps #314, Roy Campanella ⭐ MLB Pioneer
The 1952 Topps card of Roy Campanella is the one Roy Campanella card that I wanted most, even more than his 1949 Bowman RC.
I've admired Roy Campanella and his courageous legacy since I first learned of him.
He's a MLB Icon and MLB Pioneer who started his professional career in the Negro League with the Baltimore Elite (pronounced E-Light) Giants.
He is easily one of baseball’s greatest catchers, and won three National League MVP awards while knocking down racial barriers along side Jackie Robinson.
His career was tragically cut short by a 1958 car accident that left him paralyzed, yet his resilience and optimism made him a symbol of courage and dignity.
If you are unaware of the significance of 1952 Topps Hi-number cards (#311-#407), here's the reader's digest version.
The 1952 Topps Hi-number cards (Sixth Series, numbered #311–#407) are more scarce that the lower number cards because they were the last series and therefore printed later in the season and in much smaller quantities.
Additionally, the Hi-numbers were distributed primarily in limited regions like the East Coast and many unsold cases of Hi-number cards were famously dumped into the ocean by Topps to clear warehouse space, making them far scarcer today.

1952 Topps #406, Joe Nuxhall RC. His 1952 Topps card is known for being his first appearance in a major baseball card set.
On August 1, 1944, Joe Nuxhall made his return to the Cincinnati Reds.
His historic MLB debut had actually occurred earlier that year—on June 10, 1944—when he became the youngest player in Major League Baseball history, debuting at just 15 years old. Called up during World War II when many players were serving in the military, Nuxhall faced the St. Louis Cardinals in a relief appearance. Overwhelmed by the moment, he struggled in his debut, allowing five runs in two-thirds of an inning. Though sent back to the minors afterward, returning on this date in 1944, and sticking for a 16-year pitching career. He later became a beloved broadcaster for the Reds.

1964 Topps Giants #56, Vada Pinson.
1952 Topps #345, Sam White.
On July 27, 1961, Vada Pinson gives the Reds a 2 – 1 win over the Braves when he steals home in the 9th inning. The pitcher's throw beats Pinson but he kicks the ball out of the glove of catcher Sam White.

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