1952 Topps #381 Milton Stock
About Milton Stock
Milton Joseph "Milt" Stock (1893-1977) appears here as a Pittsburgh Pirates coach, capping four decades in the game. A Chicago native who played three years of ball at St. Ignatius College Prep, he turned pro in 1911 and was signed to John McGraw's New York Giants by scout "Crazy Schmit." Stock debuted with the Giants in 1913 and spent 14 seasons (1913-1926) as a third baseman for the Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals and Brooklyn Robins, batting .289 with 1,806 hits, 22 home runs, 696 RBI and 155 stolen bases over 1,628 games. He helped the Phillies to their 1915 pennant and, in 1925, became the first big-leaguer to collect four hits in each of four consecutive games, riding that stretch to a career-best .328 average. After managing in the minors — where he developed future stars including his son-in-law, second baseman Eddie Stanky — Stock coached for the Cubs, Dodgers and Pirates (1951-52). He is best remembered for a fateful decision as Brooklyn's third-base coach: waving Cal Abrams home in the final game of 1950, where Abrams was thrown out, helping cost the Dodgers the pennant. This high-number card (#311-407) is part of the scarce final series printed in far smaller quantities, making it tough to find today.
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Variations & how to tell them apart
High Number
Series 6 (311-407). Minimally distributed in the fall of 1952 when retailers cut orders — the scarcest and most coveted run in the set, holding Mantle, Robinson, Campanella, the Mathews rookie and more.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 577 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 53 | 117 | 107 | 257 | 1 |
| SGC | 99 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 66 | 5 |
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 Milton Stock card?
It is card #381 of 407 in the 1952 Topps set - Topps' first flagship issue and the cornerstone of the postwar hobby. It pictures the Pittsburgh Pirates coach.
Why is this card scarce?
It is in the 1952 Topps high-number series (311-407), which was minimally distributed in the fall of 1952 and is the scarcest, most sought-after run in the set.
Is the 1952 Topps Milton Stock 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.