1952 Berk Ross Phil Rizutto PSA NM-MT 8

1952 Berk Ross Phil Rizzuto PSA 8 – A Pop 3 Yankee Great in Ultra-Rare High Grade

By 1952, Phil Rizzuto was not only the steady shortstop of a Yankees dynasty—he was a reigning MVP, five-time World Champion, and the heart of one of baseball’s most iconic teams. Known affectionately as “The Scooter,” Rizzuto was a master of the little things: timely bunts, flawless defense, heads-up baserunning, and vocal leadership. His value was immeasurable in the box scores but monumental in the Bronx, helping anchor a lineup that included DiMaggio and Mantle during a golden age of Yankees baseball.

This 1952 Berk Ross card is a gem from one of the hobby’s most underappreciated but increasingly coveted early-'50s issues. Produced in smaller quantities and distributed regionally, Berk Ross cards are notoriously difficult to find in high grade—and this PSA 8 is one of just 3 ever graded at this level, with none graded higher. The card’s surface is exceptionally clean for the issue, the image of Rizzuto sharp and focused, and the edges and corners display remarkable preservation given the paper stock and era. It stands as one of the finest known examples of a true Yankee legend outside the mainstream Topps/Bowman runs.

A low-population PSA 8 from a scarce regional set, featuring a Hall of Fame shortstop in the thick of his Yankee prime—this is the kind of card that separates elite vintage collections from the pack.