1955 Topps #17 Bobby Hofman
1955 Topps #17 Bobby Hofman
About Bobby Hofman
Robert George Hofman (1925-1994), a St. Louis native, was signed by New York Giants scout Gordon Maguire in 1944 out of Beaumont High School and, after wartime military service in Europe and a climb through the Giants' farm system, spent his entire seven-year major-league career with the club (1949; 1952-1957). A right-handed batter, he was a valued utilityman who logged time at second base, first base, third base, and catcher while earning his keep as one of the era's premier pinch-hitters, leading the National League with three pinch-hit home runs in 1954. Over 341 games he hit .248 with 32 home runs and 101 RBI. Hofman was on the roster of the Giants' 1954 World Series championship team that swept Cleveland, though he did not appear in the Series. After his playing days he became a longtime coach - earning a second title ring on Alvin Dark's 1974 Oakland Athletics champions - and later served as the New York Yankees' director of scouting and player development. He was related to former Chicago Cubs star Arthur "Solly" Hofman.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 768 | 1 | 7 | 162 | 221 | 195 | 99 | 82 | 1 |
| SGC | 57 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-26. 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 1955 Topps Bobby Hofman card?
It is card #17 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the New York Giants player.
Is the 1955 Topps Bobby Hofman valuable?
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Sources: Trading Card Database, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Baseball-Almanac. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.