1956 Topps #263 Bob Miller
1956 Topps #263 Bob Miller
About Bob Miller
Robert Gerald "Bob" Miller (July 15, 1935 – May 24, 2022) was a left-handed pitcher, born in Berwyn, Illinois, who threw left but batted right. The Detroit Tigers signed him as a "bonus baby" on June 20, 1953 for a reported $60,000, outbidding the Phillies and White Sox, and under the era's bonus rule he had to stay on the big-league roster. He debuted June 25, 1953, just days after signing, as the youngest player in the majors that year — one of only three 17-year-olds in the game. Miller pitched for the Tigers from 1953 through 1956 (this high-number card captures that original Detroit run), lost 1957 to military service, then returned via the minors before brief 1962 stints with the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets. On the expansion Mets he was one of two pitchers named Bob Miller, prompting manager Casey Stengel to nickname him "Lefty" to tell him apart from the right-hander. Over 86 big-league games he went 6-8 with a 4.72 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 188⅔ innings.
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Variations & how to tell them apart
High Number (Series 4)
Cards 261-340. Unlike most vintage sets, the 1956 high numbers carry NO series premium - they were distributed in similar quantities to the rest of the set.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 500 | 0 | 7 | 138 | 160 | 123 | 39 | 33 | 0 |
| SGC | 35 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-30. 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 1956 Topps Bob Miller card?
It is card #263 of 340 in the 1956 Topps set - Topps' first set after buying out rival Bowman, and one of the most attractive issues in the hobby. It pictures the Detroit Tigers player.
Is the 1956 Topps Bob Miller valuable?
Value depends on grade and (where it applies) the back or front variation. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
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