First Topps Card of Hall of Fame Players

by BoomGaspar - 98 cards (Last updated on Nov 9, 2023)

The first appearance on a Topps card by players elected to the baseball Hall of Fame.

1. 1952 Topps #36 Gil Hodges

Elected to HOF in 2022 by veteran's committee. Not a "true" rookie card - that's 1949 Bowman.

2. 1952 Topps #191 Yogi Berra

Elected to HOF in 1972 with 85.6% of the vote on his second ballot. Not a "true" rookie card - that's 1948 Bowman.

3. 1952 Topps #195 Orestes Minoso

Elected to HOF in 2022 by veteran's committee.

4. 1952 Topps #243 Larry Doby

Elected to HOF in 1998 by veteran's committee. Not a "true" rookie card - that's 1948 Leaf.

5. 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle

Elected to HOF in 1974 with 88.2% of the vote on his first ballot. Not a "true" rookie card - that's 1951 Bowman.

6. 1952 Topps #312 Jackie Robinson

Elected to HOF in 1962 with 77.5% of the vote on his first ballot. Not a "true" rookie card - that's 1948 Leaf.

7. 1952 Topps #392 Hoyt Wilhelm

Elected to HOF in 1985 with 83.8% of the vote on his eighth ballot.

8. 1952 Topps #407 Ed Mathews

Elected to HOF in 1978 with 79.4% of the vote on his fifth ballot.

9. 1953 Topps #207 Whitey Ford

Elected to HOF in 1974 with 77.8% of the vote on his second ballot. Not a "true" rookie card - that's 1951 Bowman.

10. 1953 Topps #220 Satchel Paige

Elected to HOF in 1971 by Negro League Committee. Not a "true" rookie card - that's 1948 Leaf.

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