1952 Topps #236 Ed FitzGerald
About Ed FitzGerald
Ed FitzGerald was a defensive-minded catcher who attended Saint Mary's College in California and served in the U.S. Army during World War II before signing into the Sacramento Solons organization in 1946. He debuted with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1948 and spent 12 big-league seasons (1948-1960) split among the Pirates (1948-1953), Washington Senators (1953-1959) and Cleveland Indians (1959-1960), working mostly as a reliable backup receiver. Over 807 games he batted .260 with 19 home runs and 217 RBI, reaching career highs of a .289 average and 115 games played in 1954. Behind the plate for one of the era's memorable feats, he caught Cliff Chambers' no-hitter against the Braves on May 6, 1951, and years later he broke up Billy Pierce's bid for a perfect game with a ninth-inning pinch double on June 27, 1958. Never an All-Star, he later served as a bullpen coach for the Kansas City Athletics and Minnesota Twins and managed in the minor leagues. On this 1952 Topps card, his surname is printed as two words, "Fitz Gerald," a documented spelling variation that collectors still note today.
Variations & how to tell them apart
Spelling error error
FitzGerald's surname is rendered as two words, 'Fitz Gerald', on the card.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 750 | 0 | 9 | 58 | 120 | 204 | 157 | 196 | 6 |
| SGC | 101 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 40 | 42 | 1 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-22. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. Totals are summed across each grader's listed variations.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1952 Topps Ed FitzGerald card?
It is card #236 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Pittsburgh Pirates player.
Is the 1952 Topps Ed FitzGerald 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 2026-10-05.