1952 Topps #62 Chuck Stobbs
1952 Topps #62 Chuck Stobbs
About Chuck Stobbs
Charles Klein "Chuck" Stobbs (1929-2008) was a left-handed pitcher signed out of Norfolk, Virginia, where he had been a three-time all-state high school quarterback, by the Boston Red Sox in May 1947 for a reported $50,000 bonus. He debuted that September at age 18 and pitched 15 major-league seasons for the Red Sox (1947-51), Chicago White Sox (1952), Washington Senators (1953-58, 1959-61), St. Louis Cardinals (1958) and, after the franchise's move, the Minnesota Twins. This 1952 Topps card captures his lone season in a White Sox uniform, when he went 7-12 with a 3.13 ERA before being traded to Washington for Mike Fornieles. Over his career he compiled a 107-130 record with a 4.29 ERA and 897 strikeouts. Stobbs is best remembered for one pitch: on April 17, 1953, at Griffith Stadium, he surrendered Mickey Mantle's estimated 565-foot home run, widely regarded as the first "tape-measure" home run. As a low-number card (#62) in the set's first series, it sits well outside the scarce high-number run (#311-407), which begins with Mantle's celebrated #311. It is Stobbs' Topps rookie card.
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Variations & how to tell them apart
Black Back / Red Back Series 1 (cards 1-80)
Every card in the first series exists with the back printed in either black or red ink. The black backs are the first printing and are scarcer; red backs (the second printing onward) are more common.
- Black Back — scarcer: First printing. Reverse printed in black ink. Scarcer, and typically carries a small premium over the red back.
- Red Back: Second printing onward. Reverse printed in red ink. The more common of the two.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 739 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 83 | 144 | 188 | 280 | 5 |
| SGC | 112 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 29 | 65 | 2 |
SGC by variation: Black Back 63 · Red Back 49
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 Stobbs card?
It is card #62 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Chicago White Sox player, and is his rookie card.
Does the 1952 Topps Chuck Stobbs have back variations?
Yes. Every card in the first series exists with the back printed in either black or red ink. The black backs are the first printing and are scarcer; red backs (the second printing onward) are more common.
Is the 1952 Topps Chuck Stobbs valuable?
Value depends on grade and (where it applies) the back variation. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
Sources: the Trading Card Database, Baseball-Reference, and PSA & SGC population reports. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.