1956 Topps #198 Ed Fitz Gerald
1956 Topps #198 Ed Fitz Gerald
About Ed Fitz Gerald
Ed Fitz Gerald was a right-handed backup catcher who attended Saint Mary's College of California and served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater during World War II before turning professional in 1946. He debuted with the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 19, 1948, and over a 12-season career (1948–1959) he played for the Pirates (1948–1953), the Washington franchise pictured on this card (1953–1959), and the Cleveland Indians (1959), appearing in 807 games. Behind the plate he handled Cliff Chambers' no-hitter on May 6, 1951, and as a hitter he authored one famous moment—on June 27, 1958, he broke up Billy Pierce's bid for a perfect game with a two-out double in the ninth inning. His finest season came in 1954 with Washington, when he set career highs in a 115-game campaign and batted .289 with 40 RBI. Never an All-Star, Fitz Gerald finished with a .260 average, 542 hits, 82 doubles, 19 home runs, and 217 RBI, then coached in the American League from 1960 to 1964. This card lists his club as the "Washington Nationals," the interchangeable name used for the franchise more commonly called the Senators in that era.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 581 | 0 | 11 | 159 | 196 | 111 | 66 | 38 | 0 |
| SGC | 45 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
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 Ed Fitz Gerald card?
It is card #198 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 Washington Nationals player.
Is the 1956 Topps Ed Fitz Gerald 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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