{"product_id":"1952-topps-89-johnny-lipon-psa-ex-mt-6-5","title":"1952 Topps #89 Johnny Lipon PSA EX-MT+ 6.5","description":"\u003cp data-section-id=\"a3xl4s\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"28\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"28\"\u003e1952 Topps #89 Johnny Lipon PSA 6.5 - Detroit’s Man at Short\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"65\"\u003e1952 Topps #89 Johnny Lipon\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"242\"\u003e1950\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eThis example stands out at \u003cstrong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"435\"\u003ePSA EX-MT+ 6.5\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"623\"\u003e6.5 half-grade\u003c\/strong\u003e gives this #89 added distinction within a complete set where quality throughout the commons matters enormously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"1232\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLipon spent parts of \u003cstrong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"795\"\u003enine seasons in the Major Leagues\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e1952 Topps Johnny Lipon PSA 6.5\u003c\/strong\u003e captures him during his prime playing years—\u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1232\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003ea strong example of Detroit’s everyday shortstop before baseball became his lifelong profession.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hall of Fame Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67637180530997,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/7827\/6917\/files\/1952Topps_89JohnnyLiponPSA6.5.png?v=1791310604","url":"https:\/\/halloffameexchange.com\/products\/1952-topps-89-johnny-lipon-psa-ex-mt-6-5","provider":"Hall of Fame Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}