The first and arguably most popular of the four Red Man Tobacco issues, the 1952 set is one of the premier card issues of the hobby's Golden Age.  Featuring large, full-color illustrations of 52 of the era's most coveted players along with some brief biographical information, the oversized nature of the cards coupled with their method of distribution (ticket outside a package of tobacco, protected only by a thin layer of cellophane) make the issue particularly condition sensitive.  In addition, each card featured a coupon that could be redeemed for a free baseball cap; as a result, cards are often found with the coupons clipped from the bottom.  A total of 21 Hall of Famers, including very popular cards of Ted Williams, Willie Mays and Stan Musial make this one of the most coveted card issues of the 1950s in any grade.  

Presented here is a collector-grade complete 52-card set, each with the coupon tabs having been removed.  A condition breakdown is as follows, not considering the lack of coupon into the grade: 6% VG/EX, 13% VG, 27% GOOD, 29% FAIR, 25% POOR.  Key cards grade as follows: Ashburn P, Berra G, Feller P, Mays G, Musial G, Snider VG/EX, Williams P.  Despite the condition flaws, this remains an attractive set, simply due to the size and colorful nature of the cards.  52 cards total.