1952 Topps #75 Wes Westrum PSA EX 5

1952 Topps #75 Wes Westrum PSA 5 - The Backstop of the Polo Grounds

The 1952 Topps #75 Wes Westrum features the powerful New York Giants catcher during one of the most successful stretches in franchise history. Westrum had developed into far more than a defensive backstop, supplying legitimate power from behind the plate and earning consecutive All-Star selections in 1952 and 1953.

Graded PSA EX 5, this card arrived one year after Westrum helped the Giants capture the dramatic 1951 National League pennant. He had enjoyed his biggest offensive season in 1950, belting 23 home runs with 71 RBI, and by 1952 had firmly established himself as the man handling the pitching staff at the Polo Grounds.

Westrum remained behind the plate when New York returned to the top in 1954, helping guide the Giants to a World Series championship and catching throughout their stunning four-game sweep of Cleveland. After his playing days, he stayed in the game as a coach and manager, eventually leading both the Mets and Giants. The 1952 Topps Wes Westrum PSA 5 showcases an All-Star catcher at the center of a Giants club that would soon become world champions.