1959 Topps #572 Billy Pierce
1959 Topps #572 Billy Pierce
About Billy Pierce
Billy Pierce was the ace left-hander of the Chicago White Sox for a decade, from 1952 to 1961, a stretch in which the club posted the third-best record in the major leagues. A seven-time All-Star, he led the American League in complete games three times and topped the league once each in wins, ERA, and strikeouts, earning The Sporting News AL Pitcher of the Year honors in both 1956 and 1957. Despite a slight build, the diminutive southpaw was known for his competitive fire and pinpoint control. He picked up the nickname "Mr. Zero" as a high school standout in Michigan and was affectionately called "Billy the Kid" throughout his pro career. Pierce helped anchor the pitching staff of the 1959 pennant-winning "Go-Go" White Sox, and he later debuted on the Hall of Fame's Golden Era Committee ballot. His 1959 Topps cards reflect his standing as one of the era's premier pitchers.
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Variations & how to tell them apart
High Number (Series 7)
The seventh and final series. High numbers carry a BLACK card-number box (the other six series use green) and were printed in the lowest quantity, so they are the scarcest cards in the set.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 694 | 0 | 8 | 73 | 147 | 185 | 129 | 149 | 3 |
| SGC | 58 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 24 | 1 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-07-05. 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 1959 Topps Billy Pierce card?
It is card #572 of 572 in the 1959 Topps Baseball set - Topps' largest set to that point, issued across seven series with a circular color photo on every front. It pictures the Chicago White Sox player.
Is the 1959 Topps #572 a high number?
Yes - cards #507-572 are the seventh-series high numbers, printed in the lowest quantity and identifiable by a BLACK card-number box instead of the green box used on the first six series.
Is the 1959 Topps Billy Pierce valuable?
Value depends on grade, the series (the high numbers run scarcer), and any variation. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
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