1954 Topps #180 Wes Westrum
1954 Topps #180 Wes Westrum
About Wes Westrum
A "superb defensive receiver" signed off the Minnesota sandlots, Wes Westrum began pro ball with the Class D Crookston Pirates in 1940 while still in high school and reached the majors after the New York Giants acquired his contract from the Minneapolis Millers. A catcher for all 11 of his big-league seasons (1947-1957), he became the Giants' regular in 1950, when he set a National League record with a .999 fielding percentage. He was an NL All-Star in 1952 and 1953 and caught every game of both the 1951 World Series (a loss to the Yankees) and the 1954 World Series, the latter a Giants sweep of Cleveland for the championship. Though he hit only .217 for his career (503 hits, 96 home runs, 315 RBI over 919 games), his sharp batting eye produced a .400 on-base percentage in 1951. He caught more games than any player in Giants franchise history and later managed the New York Mets (1965-1967) and San Francisco Giants (1974-1975).
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 458 | 0 | 8 | 83 | 124 | 115 | 70 | 58 | 0 |
| SGC | 47 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 2 |
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 Wes Westrum card?
It is card #180 of 250 in the 1954 Topps set, issued at the peak of the Topps-Bowman 'Card Wars'. It pictures the New York Giants player.
Is the 1954 Topps Wes Westrum 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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