1954 Topps #107 Duane Pillette
1954 Topps #107 Duane Pillette
About Duane Pillette
A tall (6'3") right-handed pitcher, Duane "Dee" Pillette was signed by Yankees scout Joe Devine, who steered him to a scholarship at Santa Clara University before he served as a Naval Air Cadet in World War II. After minor-league seasons at Newark and Portland, he reached the majors in 1949 and pitched eight seasons (1949–1956) for four clubs: the New York Yankees, St. Louis Browns, Baltimore Orioles, and Philadelphia Phillies. A workhorse on second-division teams, he compiled a 38–66 record with a 4.40 ERA, 34 complete games, and 305 strikeouts over 188 appearances, and led the American League in losses (14) in 1951. Pillette owns a footnote in franchise history: he was the starting pitcher in the final St. Louis Browns game in 1953, then earned the first win for the relocated Baltimore Orioles in 1954 with a complete-game 3–2 victory over Detroit. His 1954 season was his best (10–14, 3.12 ERA). Nicknamed "Dee" since his San Diego High School days, he was the son of big-league pitcher Herman Pillette (Reds and Tigers, 1917–1924); father and son remain the only pair to each lead the AL in losses in a season.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 442 | 0 | 11 | 81 | 140 | 122 | 52 | 36 | 0 |
| SGC | 48 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1 |
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 Duane Pillette card?
It is card #107 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the Baltimore Orioles player.
Is the 1954 Topps Duane Pillette 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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