1952 Topps Discussion?

[journeyto407]

My understanding is the gray backs are found in cards 130-190.

I recently got this Monte Kennedy (124) and the back especially seemed to match the look of some of the gray back pictures I've seen. Is it possible it's a gray back, or just darker?

[Vintagevault13]

Welcome aboard. I am currently working on a mid-grade, raw 1952 set. At this point, my goal is to collect the low series (1-310). This is a very cool and iconic set and I am enjoying the journey. If you are patient and persistent, you can find some good deals. I have picked up several 52's from the B/S/T section. Lots of great folks on here to deal with.

I look forward to watching your progress. Good luck and keep us posted.

Ed

[ALR-bishop]

The scarce "Canadian" gray backs occur only in cards 131 to 190. Your card 124 back is normal


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[SMPEP]

The Monte Kennedy card is a gray back ... but every card #1-130 and #191-407 is a gray back.

Cards #131-190 were primarily printed with a white/cream back (no one know why), but a small handful of sheets (probably under 25, definitely under 50) were also printed with gray backs (again no one knows why).

So you have a gray back ... but there is no rare variation for that card.

Cheers,
Patrick

[journeyto407]

Thanks so much for the clarification. I hadn't read most of that before.

[tombocombo]

hi ill be set up at the Chantilly show jul 11 12 13 with 100+ graded and 800+ raw and 200 signed 1952 topps if you can make it and welcome to the site
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[journeyto407]

Wow - those stacks are absolutely beautiful!

And holy goodness I had no idea there was that big of a show so close to me. Sincerely, thank you for sharing. And if my wife lets me loose I might even see you there!!!!

I have never been to a big card show before, any pointers? If I come, it will probably be on Friday the 11th. I'm not interested in autographs, just cards. Is an event like this just for autograph collectors, or will there be lots of dealers there to with cards?

[KCRfan1]

Welcome to Net54 Journey. I would suggest you check Joes Vintage Cards on ebay. You can also google his online store and buy directly without going thru ebay if you wish. I have purchased from him many times and he is A+.

[mckinneyj]

Originally Posted by journeyto407

My understanding is the gray backs are found in cards 130-190.

I recently got this Monte Kennedy (124) and the back especially seemed to match the look of some of the gray back pictures I've seen. Is it possible it's a gray back, or just darker?

Yes, Kennedy is a gray - but all Kennedys are gray backs. The gray back refers to the color of the card stock that was used for the cards. Cards numbered from 1-130 are all gray back. Cards above number 190 are all gray backs. Cards in the range of 131 to 190 were primarily printed on cream colored card stock. There were a very limited number of the 131-190 that escaped on gray card stock and are significantly more valuable than their cream colored twins.