1956 Topps #248 Bob Porterfield
1956 Topps #248 Bob Porterfield
About Bob Porterfield
Bob Porterfield (born August 10, 1923, in Newport, Virginia; died April 28, 1980) was a right-handed pitcher who reached the majors with the New York Yankees on August 8, 1948. Over 12 seasons he pitched for the Yankees (1948-51), Washington Senators (1951-55), Boston Red Sox (1956-58), Pittsburgh Pirates (1958-59) and Chicago Cubs (1959), finishing 87-97 with a 3.79 ERA and 572 strikeouts. His career peaked in 1953 with Washington, when he led the American League with 22 wins, 24 complete games and nine shutouts while posting a 3.35 ERA, earning The Sporting News AL Pitcher of the Year honors and finishing seventh in MVP voting. He was an AL All-Star in 1954. After baseball he worked as a welder for Westinghouse and was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. This 1956 Topps card (#248, third series) shows him with the Red Sox.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 611 | 3 | 17 | 169 | 166 | 142 | 64 | 50 | 0 |
| SGC | 34 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
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 Porterfield card?
It is card #248 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 Boston Red Sox player.
Is the 1956 Topps Bob Porterfield 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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