1954 Topps #144 Bill Werle
About Bill Werle
A left-handed pitcher born in Oakland, California, Bill Werle earned an entomology degree from the University of California—which gave him his nickname "Bugs" for his fascination with insects. After starring for the Pacific Coast League's San Francisco Seals, where he won 17 games in 1948, he was sold to the Pittsburgh Pirates and reached the majors in 1949. Werle spent six big-league seasons (1949–1954) with the Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, and Boston Red Sox, pictured here with Boston. As a rookie he posted a career-high 12 wins and threw a seven-hit shutout of the Cincinnati Reds on July 4, 1949; after a rough 8–16 campaign in 1950 he shifted mostly to relief. He finished 29–39 with a 4.69 ERA and 283 strikeouts over 185 games, later managing in the minors, coaching for the Giants, and scouting for the Orioles.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 535 | 1 | 16 | 129 | 171 | 109 | 63 | 46 | 0 |
| SGC | 56 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-26. 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 1954 Topps Bill Werle card?
It is card #144 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Boston Red Sox player.
Is the 1954 Topps Bill Werle valuable?
Value depends on grade and (where it applies) the back variation. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
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