1952 Topps 407 Eddie Matthews

The Eddie Mathews baseball card is a great one to add for a serious hobbyist. The 1952 Topps 407 Eddie Matthews rookie card was the last card in the storied 1952 Topps set. This card is Matthew’s only recognized rookie card. It is so valuable because Eddie Matthews had such a wonderful career.

This third base slugger was very good at bat. In his rookie season (1952), he would hit 25 home runs and bat .302. In 1953, he would improve that number significantly. He hit 47 homer runs following his impressive rookie year.

Mathews would be voted the NL MVP runner up, the All-Star team 9 times and would lead the league in homers twice. For 9 years in a row, he would hit at least 30 home runs. In 1978, he would be voted into the Hall of Fame.

If you are looking for trading cards, specifically, baseball cards you will be able to find a good number of them online. If you are looking for the 1952 Topps 407 Eddie Mathews rookie card, you may have a hard time. It is not one that is easily available. When you do find one of these Topps cards, be prepared to pay a pretty penny. It is unlikely that you will find it dirt-cheap. However, if you have the money and decide that you really want this baseball card, then it would be an excellent addition to your collection.

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