1952 Topps #97 Earl Torgeson
1952 Topps #97 Earl Torgeson
About Earl Torgeson
Clifford Earl Torgeson (born January 1, 1924, in Snohomish, Washington; died 1990 in Everett, Washington) was a left-handed first baseman who signed with the Seattle Rainiers in 1941 before serving in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946, seeing combat in the Aleutians and Europe, including the Battle of the Bulge. He debuted with the Boston Braves in 1947 and played 15 major-league seasons through 1961 for five clubs: the Braves, Phillies, Tigers, White Sox, and Yankees. A patient, aggressive hitter who wore glasses, he batted .265 with 149 home runs and 740 RBIs. He starred for Boston's 1948 pennant winners, leading all World Series regulars at .389 in a loss to Cleveland, and led the National League with 120 runs in 1950. He also reached the 1959 World Series with the pennant-winning Chicago White Sox. Nicknamed "The Earl of Snohomish" after fellow townsman Hall of Famer Earl Averill, he was a scrappy competitor famed for removing his spectacles before a brawl. Card #97 is a standard second-series issue.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 768 | 0 | 4 | 66 | 120 | 188 | 175 | 209 | 6 |
| SGC | 132 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
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 Earl Torgeson card?
It is card #97 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Boston Braves player.
Is the 1952 Topps Earl Torgeson 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.
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