1952 Topps #208 Marlin Stuart
1952 Topps #208 Marlin Stuart
About Marlin Stuart
Marlin Henry Stuart was a right-handed pitcher born in 1918 in Paragould, Arkansas, who signed with the St. Louis Browns organization in 1940 and began his pro career at Class D with the Mayfield Browns of the KITTY League. A sandlot product who had never worn spikes, he famously talked his manager into letting him pitch the final game of the 1940 season barefoot, beating Fulton 5-2 in seven innings with 11 strikeouts and telling reporters he pitched better feeling "the diamond dust oozing between my toes." He reached the majors relatively late, debuting for the Detroit Tigers on April 26, 1949, at age 30, and in 1950 threw a perfect game for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. Used mostly in relief, Stuart pitched eight big-league seasons (1949-1954) for the Tigers, St. Louis Browns/Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees, compiling a 23-17 record with a 4.65 ERA, 185 strikeouts and 12 saves over 196 games. This 1952 Topps card, from the fourth series, is his rookie card.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 703 | 0 | 7 | 67 | 120 | 195 | 142 | 166 | 6 |
| SGC | 96 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 46 | 1 |
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 Marlin Stuart card?
It is card #208 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Detroit Tigers player, and is his rookie card.
Is the 1952 Topps Marlin Stuart 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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