1952 Topps #89 Johnny Lipon PSA EX-MT+ 6.5

1952 Topps #89 Johnny Lipon PSA 6.5 - Detroit’s Man at Short

The 1952 Topps #89 Johnny Lipon features a Detroit Tigers shortstop who had worked his way from the minor leagues into an everyday role in the heart of the Tigers infield. Lipon’s best season came in 1950, when he collected 147 hits, scored 104 runs, and helped Detroit remain in the American League pennant race until the closing days of the season.

This example stands out at PSA EX-MT+ 6.5, an impressive grade for a card buried deeper within the first series. Lipon’s Tigers portrait is presented beautifully in Topps’ unmistakable oversized format, and the 6.5 half-grade gives this #89 added distinction within a complete set where quality throughout the commons matters enormously.

Lipon spent parts of nine seasons in the Major Leagues, primarily with Detroit, before his playing career eventually gave way to an even longer life in professional baseball. He became a longtime minor-league manager and coach, spending decades developing players after his own days at shortstop were over. The 1952 Topps Johnny Lipon PSA 6.5 captures him during his prime playing years—a strong example of Detroit’s everyday shortstop before baseball became his lifelong profession.