1956 Topps #293 Stu Miller
1956 Topps #293 Stu Miller
About Stu Miller
Stuart Leonard "Stu" Miller was a slightly built right-handed pitcher who signed with the St. Louis Cardinals for a $100 bonus after a 1949 tryout camp in his hometown of Northampton, Massachusetts, discovered by scout Joe Cusick and having never played college ball. Armed with a deceptive changeup that hitters likened to a butterfly, he shut out the Cubs in his August 1952 debut and went 6-3 with a 2.05 ERA as a rookie. His 1956 Topps card shows him with St. Louis, where he pitched through early May 1956 before a trade to the Phillies; he later starred with the New York/San Francisco Giants (1957-62), Baltimore Orioles (1963-67) and Atlanta Braves. Over 16 seasons he went 105-103 with a 3.24 ERA, 154 saves and 1,164 strikeouts, leading the NL in ERA in 1958 (2.47) and pacing the AL with 27 saves in 1963. Nicknamed "The Butterfly Man" for that fluttering changeup, he was a 1961 All-Star and the winning pitcher in that year's first All-Star Game at Candlestick Park, where a gust of wind famously caused him to sway and be called for a balk. He was a member of the 1966 World Series champion Orioles.
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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 | 619 | 0 | 16 | 186 | 197 | 122 | 57 | 41 | 0 |
| SGC | 41 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 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 Stu Miller card?
It is card #293 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 St. Louis Cardinals player.
Is the 1956 Topps Stu 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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