1952 Topps #265 Chuck Diering
1952 Topps #265 Chuck Diering
About Chuck Diering
Charles Edward Allen "Chuck" Diering (1923-2012) was a right-handed outfielder from St. Louis who signed with his hometown Cardinals in 1941 out of Beaumont High School, then spent World War II in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, serving in Australia and the Philippines before returning to pro ball. He debuted with the Cardinals on April 15, 1947, and over nine major-league seasons (1947-1956) with the Cardinals, New York Giants, and Baltimore Orioles he batted .249 with 14 home runs, 149 RBI, and 411 hits in 752 games. A superb center fielder prized far more for his glove than his bat, he backed up Stan Musial and Enos Slaughter in St. Louis before a December 1951 trade sent him (with Max Lanier) to the Giants for Eddie Stanky. He hit just .174 for the 1952 Giants pictured on this card and spent much of that year at Triple-A Minneapolis. His finest stretch came after Baltimore took him in the 1953 Rule 5 draft: he was named the first-ever Most Valuable Oriole in 1954, setting a franchise mark with 17 outfield assists. This card is #265 from Series 5 of the landmark 1952 Topps set, a lower number issued before the scarce, now-coveted #311-407 high-number series that includes the famous Mickey Mantle #311.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 520 | 0 | 6 | 49 | 86 | 125 | 102 | 149 | 3 |
| SGC | 79 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 19 | 33 | 2 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-22. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8); totals are summed across each grader's listed variations.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1952 Topps Chuck Diering card?
It is card #265 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the New York Giants player.
Is the 1952 Topps Chuck Diering valuable?
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