1975 Topps #545 Billy Williams
About Billy Williams
Billy Leo Williams broke in with the Chicago Cubs in 1959 and spent the next sixteen seasons anchoring left field at Wrigley Field, developing into one of the National League's most consistent hitters. The 1961 NL Rookie of the Year, he made six All-Star teams and set an NL record by playing in 1,117 consecutive games between 1963 and 1970. Nicknamed “Sweet Swingin' Billy from Whistler” for his fluid left-handed stroke and Alabama hometown, he won the 1972 NL batting title at .333 while leading the majors in total bases and slugging percentage, and finished as MVP runner-up twice, in 1970 and 1972. Traded to Oakland after the 1974 season, Williams appears on this 1975 Topps card as the Athletics' designated hitter, finally reaching the postseason as Oakland won its fifth straight AL West title. He retired in 1976 with 426 home runs, 2,711 hits and a .290 average, and the Cubs retired his No. 26. Williams was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 748 | 1 | 125 | 441 | 88 | 51 | 26 | 16 | 0 |
| SGC | 54 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-08-19. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. The graders do not split the 1975 Topps Mini or O-Pee-Chee issues into this set.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1975 Topps #545 card?
It is card #545 of the 660-card 1975 Topps Baseball set, picturing Billy Williams.
How many cards are in the 1975 Topps Baseball set?
660 cards, numbered 1-660, with no variations and no short prints - PSA reports the cards were printed in equal quantities. The 1975 Topps Mini and the 1975 O-Pee-Chee issues are separate products with their own checklists.
Sources: Trading Card Database, Cardboard Connection, the PSA price guide, Baseball-Reference, the SABR BioProject and the National Baseball Hall of Fame, PSA & SGC population reports. Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-10-05.