{"product_id":"1952-topps-139-ken-wood-psa-vg-ex-4","title":"1952 Topps #139 Ken Wood PSA VG-EX 4","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1952 Topps #139 Ken Wood PSA 4 - A Power Bat in the Browns' Final Years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the final years of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt. Louis Browns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, few players represented the club's determination to compete quite like outfielder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKen Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A right-handed hitter with a reputation for delivering extra-base power, Wood carved out his place in the American League during a period when the Browns were fighting to remain competitive against baseball's established powerhouses. His \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1952 Topps #139\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures him in the familiar St. Louis uniform, just two seasons before the franchise would relocate to Baltimore and become the Orioles. For collectors, the card offers a connection to one of the American League's most fascinating vanished identities, featuring a player who supplied some much-needed offense during the Browns' final chapter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePSA VG-EX 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this example is particularly appealing thanks to its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent centering and strong eye appeal for the grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Wood's portrait is nicely positioned within the borders, creating an attractive, balanced presentation that complements the colorful artwork of the 1952 Topps issue. The card's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-centered appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives it a pleasing visual quality, demonstrating how an example in the Very Good-Excellent range can still offer tremendous collector appeal. With its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclassic St. Louis Browns imagery and attractive overall presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a wonderful addition to a carefully assembled 1952 Topps set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood began his Major League career with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt. Louis Browns in 1948\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, eventually becoming a regular presence in their outfield. His most productive season came in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1951\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when he connected for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 home runs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a valuable source of power for a club that struggled offensively. He also appeared with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoston Red Sox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, finishing his Major League career in 1953.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hall of Fame Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67906276065589,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/7827\/6917\/files\/KenWood.png?v=1792698877","url":"https:\/\/halloffameexchange.com\/products\/1952-topps-139-ken-wood-psa-vg-ex-4","provider":"Hall of Fame Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}