1952 Bowman #52 Phil Rizutto PSA MINT 9

1952 Bowman #52 Phil Rizzuto PSA 9 - A Tribute to the Yankees’ Spark Plug and Voice of a Generation

By 1952, Phil Rizzuto had already etched his name into Yankees lore—not just as the slick-fielding shortstop of baseball’s most dominant dynasty, but as a fiery competitor whose leadership and glove helped define the Yankees of the late '40s and early '50s. A 7-time World Series champion, 1950 AL MVP, and the anchor of the infield during some of the Bronx Bombers’ most dominant years, Rizzuto was the glue between giants like DiMaggio, Berra, and Mantle.

The 1952 Bowman issue captures Rizzuto in the twilight of his playing prime, presented in one of the cleanest, most artistic designs of the post-war era. Bowman’s painted aesthetic gives this card a timeless quality, with crisp lines, rich color saturation, and a portrait that perfectly reflects Rizzuto’s intensity and poise on the field. This PSA 9 example is an elite survivor—near the top of the population chart, with few examples graded higher, offering superb centering, razor-sharp corners, and outstanding surface preservation.

As one of the most beloved Yankees both on and off the field—later charming generations as a broadcaster with his infectious energy and signature “Holy Cow!”—Rizzuto’s cards carry lasting sentimental and collector appeal.