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Sam Jethroe [Black Back] #27 1952 Topps Baseball — Card Value
1952 Topps BaseballWhat the Sam Jethroe [Black Back] #27 (1952 Topps Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.
Sam Jethroe [Black Back] #27 1952 Topps Baseball value — Ungraded $14 · Grade 9 $1,468 · PSA 10 $3,261. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 232.9× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost, purchase the Black Back at $14. The Red Back ($19) and Standard ($18) versions offer slight variations in design or printing, but in this case, the premium is minimal. If you simply want the card, buy the Black Back. If you are a dedicated collector seeking the most desirable aesthetic or a specific variant, pay the extra for the Red Back.
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Item details
- Brand
- Baseball
- Set
- 1952 Topps Baseball
- Sport
- Baseball
- Number
- #27
Sam Jethroe [Black Back] #27 1952 Topps Baseball value
A raw (ungraded) Sam Jethroe [Black Back] #27 runs around $14, a Grade 9 about $1468, and a PSA 10 commands $3261.
What drives the price
Grade, centering, rookie/star status, set scarcity, and print run drive sports-card value. PSA/BGS gem-mint copies and rookies of stars carry the biggest premiums; raw commons sell for little.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 9 | $1,468 | eBay sold comps |
| PSA 10 | $3,261 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded Sam Jethroe #27?
- An ungraded copy of this 1952 Topps Baseball card is currently valued around $14.
- How much is a PSA 10 graded version worth?
- A PSA 10 graded version of this card can sell for $3261.
- Is the Grade 9 version worth more than the ungraded version?
- Yes, a Grade 9 copy is valued at $1468, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
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