1952 Topps #217 George Stirnweiss
1952 Topps #217 George Stirnweiss
About George Stirnweiss
George Henry "Snuffy" Stirnweiss (1918–1958) was a second baseman who captained both the football and baseball teams at the University of North Carolina before Yankees scout Paul Krichell signed him in 1940. Rejected for military service during World War II because of a severe stomach ulcer and acute hay fever, Stirnweiss starred in the majors while many stars served overseas. In 1944 he led the American League in runs, hits, triples, stolen bases, and total bases while batting .319. He was even better in 1945, winning the AL batting title at .309 — barely edging Tony Cuccinello — and again pacing the league in stolen bases, triples, total bases, and slugging. He played on New York pennant clubs that won the World Series in 1943, 1947, and 1949, later finishing his career with the Browns and Indians. He died on September 15, 1958, when his commuter train plunged off an open drawbridge into Newark Bay, one of 48 killed in the disaster. His nickname traces to Newark Bears teammate Hank Majeski, who cracked "What, no snuff?" watching him load up on tobacco.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 758 | 2 | 8 | 76 | 151 | 193 | 150 | 174 | 4 |
| SGC | 113 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 27 | 49 | 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 George Stirnweiss card?
It is card #217 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Cleveland Indians player.
Is the 1952 Topps George Stirnweiss 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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