{"product_id":"1952-topps-75-wes-westrum-psa-ex-5","title":"1952 Topps #75 Wes Westrum PSA EX 5","description":"\u003cp data-section-id=\"57n4za\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"38\"\u003e1952 Topps #75 Wes Westrum PSA 5 - The Backstop of the Polo Grounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"74\"\u003e1952 Topps #75 Wes Westrum\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eAll-Star selections in 1952 and 1953\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"385\"\u003ePSA EX 5\u003c\/strong\u003e, this card arrived one year after Westrum helped the Giants capture the dramatic \u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e1951 National League pennant\u003c\/strong\u003e. He had enjoyed his biggest offensive season in 1950, belting \u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e23 home runs with 71 RBI\u003c\/strong\u003e, and by 1952 had firmly established himself as the man handling the pitching staff at the Polo Grounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"1158\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWestrum remained behind the plate when New York returned to the top in \u003cstrong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"775\"\u003e1954\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e1952 Topps Wes Westrum PSA 5\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases \u003cstrong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1158\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003ean All-Star catcher at the center of a Giants club that would soon become world champions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hall of Fame Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67631324954933,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/7827\/6917\/files\/1952Topps_75WesWestrumPSA5.png?v=1791239819","url":"https:\/\/halloffameexchange.com\/products\/1952-topps-75-wes-westrum-psa-ex-5","provider":"Hall of Fame Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}