Manufacturer: Bowman
Set: 1952 Bowman Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Gil McDougald
Position/Team: 2nd Base for Yankees
Card #: 33
Card Size: 2-1/16” x 3-1/8”
Card Value Snapshot: Raw/Ungraded: $12 | Grade 7: $75
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Gil McDougald (1928–2010) was one of the most versatile, clutch, and underrated cogs in the New York Yankees dynasty of the 1951–1960 era. An infielder who famously hit with an unorthodox, highly open batting stance—holding his hands low and pointing his bat directly at the catcher—McDougald was a manager’s dream.
He was natural enough to play second base, third base, and shortstop at an elite defensive level, shifting wherever Casey Stengel needed him to ensure the Yankees remained an October fixture.
McDougald’s ten-year major league career was spent entirely in pinstripes, and it was defined by winning. He played in the World Series in eight of his ten seasons, walking away with five World Series rings.
The 1951 Rookie Sensation: McDougald burst onto the scene in 1951, batting .306 with 14 home runs and 63 RBIs to capture the American League Rookie of the Year award. In Game 5 of the 1951 World Series, he hit a historic grand slam, becoming the first rookie ever to hit a slam in the Fall Classic.
The Ultimate All-Star Utility Man: McDougald made the AL All-Star team at three different positions (second base, third base, and shortstop)—a testament to his incredible defensive range and baseball IQ.
A Sudden Retirement: Shocking the Yankees, McDougald retired at the age of 32 following the 1960 season. He wanted to spend more time with his family and transition into business, walking away from the game while still playing at an elite level.
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Pricing Data For This Rookie Card
Tracking the current market value for the 1952 Bowman Gil McDougald Card #33. Below, find updated pricing data for ungraded (raw) copies, as well as verified PSA graded sales trends collected from secondary marketplaces.
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Raw/Ungraded: $12
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Grade 3: $28
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Grade 4: $30
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Grade 5: $45
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Grade 6: $50
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Grade 7: $75
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Grade 8: $175
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Grade 9: $1,140
Data Updated: July 2026
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