1952 Topps #13 Johnny Wyrostek Black Back PSA EX-MT 6

1952 Topps #13 Johnny Wyrostek Black Back PSA 6 - A Veteran Bat in Philadelphia

The 1952 Topps #13 Johnny Wyrostek features the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder during the latter portion of a productive Major League career. A Pennsylvania native, Wyrostek became a dependable left-handed hitter and everyday presence in Philadelphia, including a standout 1950 season in which he drove in 76 runs for the pennant-winning “Whiz Kids.”

Graded PSA EX-MT 6, this example features the Black Back variation and offers a strong representation from the opening stretch of the 1952 Topps checklist. The bold portrait artwork and unmistakable early-Topps presentation give Wyrostek a memorable place within the set’s first series.

Wyrostek spent 11 seasons in the Major Leagues, finishing with 1,149 hits and a .271 career average while playing primarily for Philadelphia and Cincinnati. His connection to the 1950 National League champion Phillies remains an important part of his story. The 1952 Topps Johnny Wyrostek Black Back PSA 6 pairs that history with an appealing EX-MT example from the hobby’s defining postwar set.