1979 Topps #252 Bob Stinson
About Bob Stinson
Seattle acquired Larry Cox from the Cubs in March 1979, and Stinson's workload shrank. Card #252 lists him with the Mariners. He still caught 91 games that year, to Cox's 99. He hit .243 with 6 home runs and 28 RBI. In 1980 Cox became the regular and Jerry Narron took the backup job. Stinson played his last game on August 1, 1980.
Bob Stinson was a switch-hitting catcher who played 652 major league games between 1969 and 1980 for six clubs: the Dodgers, Cardinals, Astros, Expos, Royals and Mariners. A Miami high school product who went unsigned after being drafted by both Kansas City and Washington, he reached the majors with the Dodgers in 1969. He had been a backup before joining the expansion Seattle Mariners, who made him their primary catcher in 1977 and 1978. He finished with a .250 average, 33 home runs and 180 RBI. Seattle released him in August 1980.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 90 | 13 | 61 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Data as of 2026-10-19. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1979 Topps #252 card?
It is card #252 of the 726-card 1979 Topps Baseball set, picturing Bob Stinson of the Seattle Mariners.
How many cards are in the 1979 Topps Baseball set?
726 cards, numbered 1 through 726 with none skipped and issued as a single series, tracked as 727 collectible states: #369 Bump Wills comes with a Rangers or a Blue Jays team banner, and the master set counts both.
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