
Manufacturer: Bowman
Set: 1951 Bowman Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Bill Pierce
Position/Team: Pitcher for White Sox
Card #: 196
Card Size: 2-1/16” x 3-1/8”
Card Value Snapshot: Raw/Ungraded: $15 | Grade 7: $120
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Billy Pierce was one of the premier left-handed pitchers of the 1950s, spending the prime of his 18-season MLB career as the ace of the Chicago White Sox pitching staff. He was known for his durability, control, and devastating fastball/curveball combination.
Pierce played for a number of teams throughout his career including, Detroit Tigers: 1945, 1948 (He was on the roster for the 1945 World Series team but did not appear in a game). Chicago White Sox: 1949–1961 (The team where he became a star and spent his longest tenure) and San Francisco Giants: 1962–1964.
He was a seven-time All-Star (1953, 1955–1959, 1961), and was the American League’s starting pitcher in three All-Star Games.

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Pricing Data For This Rookie Card
Tracking the current market value for the 1951 Bowman Billy Pierce Card #196. Below, find updated pricing data for ungraded (raw) copies, as well as verified PSA graded sales trends collected from secondary marketplaces.
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Raw/Ungraded: $15
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Grade 1: -
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Grade 2: $25
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Grade 3: $30
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Grade 4: $35
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Grade 5: $45
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Grade 6: $50
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Grade 7: $120
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Grade 8: $155
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Grade 9: $880
Data Updated: July 2026
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