1955 Topps #86 Bill Wilson
1955 Topps #86 Bill Wilson
About Bill Wilson
Bill Wilson (William Donald Wilson, 1928-2017), a right-handed-hitting center fielder from Central City, Nebraska, began his professional career in 1947 and reached the majors with the Chicago White Sox in 1950. He appeared in 224 big-league games across 1950 and 1953-1955, splitting the bulk of his career between the White Sox and the Philadelphia/Kansas City Athletics after Kansas City acquired him from Chicago on June 11, 1954. His signature moment came on Opening Day 1955: on April 12, before a crowd that included Connie Mack and former President Harry Truman, Wilson hit the first home run in Kansas City major-league history, an eighth-inning solo shot off Van Fletcher at Municipal Stadium. Over his four seasons he batted .222 with 145 hits, 32 home runs, and 77 RBI; 30 of those home runs came for the Athletics. This 1955 Topps card captures him during that final season as a Kansas City Athletic.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 730 | 1 | 5 | 138 | 212 | 205 | 105 | 60 | 4 |
| SGC | 62 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 6 | 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 1955 Topps Bill Wilson card?
It is card #86 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the Kansas City Athletics player.
Is the 1955 Topps Bill Wilson valuable?
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Sources: Trading Card Database, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Baseball-Almanac. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.