Del Ennis Card Appraisal

1952 Topps Del Ennis Baseball Card (#13)

This is a vintage 1952 Topps baseball card featuring Del Ennis, the star outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies. The card exhibits the iconic design of the 1952 Topps set, which is considered the most significant post-war baseball card issue. It features a hand-painted color portrait of Ennis wearing a red Phillies cap with a white 'P' and a pinstriped jersey. The bottom of the card contains an orange box labeled 'Fightin Phillies' and a white nameplate with stars, showcasing his name and a facsimile autograph. Physically, the card displays significant condition issues including noticeable yellowing and water staining across the top border and into the blue background. There is a prominent dark smudge or surface stain in the upper right background. The corners show visible wear and rounding, particularly at the bottom left. The centering is slightly shifted toward the bottom left border. From a manufacturing standpoint, this represents the golden era of lithographic printing on cardboard stock. Despite the 'Good' to 'Very Good' condition grade, it remains a highly collectible piece of sports memorabilia from one of the most prestigious sets in the hobby.