The photo and composition Topps used for Gil Hodges in this set befits his future Hall of Fame stature, creating a beautiful horizontal image that stands out head and shoulders above most 1952 poses. (His unconventional horizontal pose also charmed a lot of collectors, we assume.) This single features the red ink back variation, which Topps used for some printings of their first series.

This PSA VG-EX 4 shows a strong central image, with clean borders and excellent clarity. Its centering a bit southward and touched corners merit PSA's score and this will be an accessible way to get a fan favorite for multiple New York franchises.