1955 Topps #29 Herm Wehmeier
1955 Topps #29 Herm Wehmeier
About Herm Wehmeier
A Cincinnati native, right-hander Herm Wehmeier was signed by the hometown Reds out of Western Hills High School and reached the majors as an 18-year-old in 1945. Over 13 seasons (1945, 1947-1958) he pitched for the Reds/Redlegs, Phillies, Cardinals, and Tigers, finishing 92-108 with a 4.80 ERA and 794 strikeouts across 361 games. Wild command defined his early years -- he led the NL in walks in 1949, 1950, and 1952 -- and impatient Crosley Field fans made him their "whipping boy." His signature moment came after a trade to St. Louis: on September 29, 1956, in the heat of the pennant race, he outdueled Warren Spahn over 12 innings for a 2-1 win Spahn called the most heartbreaking of his career, part of Wehmeier's best season (12-9, 3.69 ERA). He later scouted for Cincinnati and recommended signing fellow Western Hills alum Pete Rose. Wehmeier died in 1973 at age 46. This card is known with a minor signature-dot / back-asterisk variation.
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Variations & how to tell them apart
Signature dot / back-asterisk variation
Two versions: a dot above the "i" in the front signature with no asterisk before "Life" on the back, versus no dot with an asterisk before "Life" on the back. Minor; no established premium.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 568 | 0 | 7 | 91 | 141 | 151 | 101 | 77 | 0 |
| SGC | 44 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 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 Herm Wehmeier card?
It is card #29 of 206 in the 1955 Topps set - Topps' first fully horizontal design. It pictures the Philadelphia Phillies player.
Does the 1955 Topps Herm Wehmeier have a variation?
Signature dot / back-asterisk variation: Two versions: a dot above the "i" in the front signature with no asterisk before "Life" on the back, versus no dot with an asterisk before "Life" on the back. Minor; no established premium.
Is the 1955 Topps Herm Wehmeier 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.