Measuring the standard size of a Topps card from 1952-1956, the Banty Red 1952 Baseball Stars Series began construction in the winter of 2014 and will complete sometime in early 2023. The target size—including the extended modern players is 860 cards. There were, originally, 12 sets of low-numbers printed. Due to “upgrading” the process and new artwork, many cards have been retired for upgrades.
To date, the production breaks down as follows…
SERIES ONE: Card Numbers 1-210—Because these were the first produced, they will always be more plentiful. There are print runs of 10-12 of each card already established. No plans are in the works to produce more at this time (this can change).
SERIES TWO: Card Numbers 211-307—These have a print run similar to the first series. The star cards were printed a bit less. Frankly, this was done on purpose to avoid weakening the set’s integrity and composition.
SERIES THREE “Modern 1”: Card Numbers 308-407—A beautiful random mix of players that debuted after the summer of 1952. These also have a print run of 9-12 per subject.
MID NUMBERS: Card Numbers 408-512—At this time, there are only 6-8 of each card printed. These will list infrequently.
HIGH NUMBERS: 513-600—These will begin listing in 2021. There are only 4-6 of each of these. Very infrequent listings. Up to 2 per year maximum—usually less.
MODERN HIGHS: 601+ — Look for local heroes and special players from your childhood adorned on glorious vintage stock in the iconic “Fifty-Two” format!
Series One
001. Ed Mathews- 7
002. Al Zarilla- 6
003. Whitey Ford- 7
004. Cass Michaels- 6
005. Carl Furillo- 7
006. Bobby Thomson- 3 RETIRED
006. Bobby Thomson- 4
007. Gil Hodges- 5
008. Bob Cain- 6
009. Satchel Paige- 8 RETIRED
009. Satchel Paige- 2
010. Ed Lopat- 6
011. Warren Spahn- 6 RETIRED
011. Warren Spahn- 2
012. Larry Doby- 5 RETIRED
012. Larry Doby- 2
013. Bob Cerv- 7
014. Curt Simmons- 8
015. Yogi Berra- 3 RETIRED
015. Yogi Berra- 3
016. Billy Loes- 5 RETIRED
016. Billy Loes- 3
017. Karl Spooner- 3 RETIRED
017. Karl Spooner- 3
018. Clem Labine- 7
019. Joe Black- 6
020. Stan Musial- 8
021. Roy Campanella- 7
022. Jimmy Dykes- 6
023. Ray Mueller- 7
024. Dick Groat- 7 RETIRED
024. Dick Groat- 2
025. Gene Woodling- 8
026. Ted Williams- 4 RETIRED
026. Ted Williams- 2
026. Ted Williams- UNISSUED
027. Jim Gilliam- 7
028. Joe Garagiola- 5
028. Joe Garagiola (Hor)- 4
029. Johnny Pesky- 6 RETIRED
029. Johnny Pesky- 1
030. Andy Carey- 8
031. Earl Weaver- 8
032. George Shuba- 5 RETIRED
032. George Shuba- 2
033. Johnny Podres- 6
034. Phil Haugstad- 4 RETIRED
034. Phil Haugstad- 3
035. Nellie Fox- 8
036. Ken Raffensberger- 7
037. Billy Martin- 5 RETIRED
037. Billy Martin- 2
038. Gene Mauch NYY- 6
039. Richie Ashburn- 7 RETIRED
039. Richie Ashburn- 2
040. Carl Erskine- 6 RETIRED
040. Carl Erskine- 2
041. Dom DiMaggio- 5 RETIRED
041. Dom DiMaggio- 2
042. Jackie Robinson- 3 Ebbets Background
042. Jackie Robinson- 3 Blue Background
043. John Wyrostek- 3 RETIRED
043. John Wyrostek- 2 Close-Up
044. Harry Brecheen- 7
045. Bobby Del Greco (port)- 8 RETIRED
045. Bobby Del Greco (Hor)- 1
046. Roy McMillan- 7
047. Stan Hollmig- 7
048. Larry Jansen- 8
049. Ed Pellagrini- 8
050. Ed Stanky NYG- 6
051. Joe DeMaestri- 7 RETIRED
051. Joe DeMaestri- 2
052. Bobby Shantz- 7
053. Billy Cox- 6 RETIRED
053. Billy Cox- 2
054. Ted Kluszewski- 6
055. Vern Stephens- 6 RETIRED
055. Vern Stephens- 1
056. Mickey Vernon- 8 RETIRED
056. Mickey Vernon- 2
057. Jerry Coleman- 5 RETIRED
057. Jerry Coleman- 3
Series Two: Features Players From 1952 on cards 211-307
211. Bud Podbielan- 3
212. Gil McDougald- 3
213. Russ Meyer- 3
214. Sid Gordon- 4
215. Frank Baumholtz- 5
216. Hank Edwards- 4
217. Hoyt Wilhelm- 5
218. Dave Philley- 4
219. Leo Kiely- 3
220. Bob Kuzava- 4
221. Ray Boone- 4
222. Wilmer Mizell- 4
223. Mickey Mantle- 4
224. Arthur Fabbro- 3
225. Billy Goodman- 4
226. John Pramesa-3
227. Ted Lepcio- 3
228. Enos Slaughter-3
229. Ray Murray-3
230. Pee Wee Reese-2
231. Don Thompson- 4
232. Harvey Haddix- 3
233. Warren Spahn HRZ- 2
234. Mal Mallette- 3
235. Johnny Temple- 4
236. Orestes Minoso- 4
237. New Look Giants- 4
238. Harley Hisner- 3
239. Duke Simpson- 3
240. Del Ennis- 4
241. Richie Ashburn- 3
242. Jim Delsing- 4
243. Tom Morgan- 3
244. Jim Rivera- 4
245. Dave Williams- 3
246. Jim Hearn- 3
247. Jackie Jensen WAS- 4
248. Bob Mahoney- 4
249. Willard Ramsdell- 3
250. Ted Williams- 3
251. Bill Dickey- 4
252. Ben Chapman- 3
253. Preacher Roe- 3
254. Milt Bolling- 3
255. Everette Neal-3
256. Cass Michaels-3
257. Gerald Staley- 3
258. George Crowe- 5
259. Dick Manville- 3
260. Cards Clubhouse- 4
261. Heart Of Manhattan -3
262. Earl Harrist- 3
263. Turk Lown- 2
264. Bill Antonello- 3
265. Granny Hamner- 3
266. Cards Clubbers- 3
267. Mel Allen - 4
268. Yogi Berra- 3
269. Cookie Lavagetto- 3
270. Hank Bauer- 4
271. Gil Coan- 4
272. Ted Kluszewski POR- 3
273. Mike Goliat- 4
274. Sonny Senerchia- 2
275. Roy Campanella HOR - 2
275. Roy Campanella POR - 2
276. Roy Sievers- 2
277. Frank Shea- 3
278. Wayne Belardi- 2
279. Stan Lopata- 4
280. Willie Mays- 2
281. Cliff Chambers- 3
282. Monte Irvin- 3
283. Wes Westrum- 2
284. Bill Sharman- 3
285. Red Barber- 4
286. Howie Fox- 4
287. Art Houtteman- 4
288. Ron Kline- 3
289. Al Zarilla- 3
290. Stan Musial- 3
291. Billy Hoeft- 3
292. Joe Astroth- 3
293. Johnny Rutherford-3
294. Clint Courtney- 2
295. Ted Bartz- 2
296. Jackie Robinson- 2
297. Ed Bailey- 3
298. Joe Dobson- 3
299. Bob Nieman- 2
300. Bedford's Best- 2
301. Duke Snider- 4
302. Jack Daniels- 3
303. Bob Elliott- 3
304. Ed Stanky STL- 3
305. Rogers Hornsby- 4
306. Ewell Blackwell NYY- 3
307. Ed Mathews HOR- 3
Series Three: Features 100 Players Debuting After 1952 on cards 308-407
Series Four (SEMI-HIGH NUMBERS): Features Players From 1952 on cards 408-512
Series Five (HIGH NUMBERS): Alternate poses and debuts from 1952 on cards 513-600
Series Six (MODERN HIGH NUMBERS): Very limited print run of post-1952 hometown players.
The populations of each card are kept and always accompany any sale listing
FIRST SERIES 1-210 HIGHLIGHTS
SECOND SERIES 211-307 HIGHLIGHTS
THIRD SERIES 308-407 HIGHLIGHTS
HIGH NUMBERS 408-600 HIGHLIGHTS
MODERN HIGH NUMBERS 601-860 HIGHLIGHTS
