Manufacturer: Bowman
Set: 1952 Bowman Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Dave Williams
Position/Team: 2nd Base for Giants
Card #: 178
Card Size: 2-1/16” x 3-1/8”
Card Value Snapshot: Raw/Ungraded: $15 | Grade 7: $75
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David Dennis Williams was a gritty left-handed pitcher who stepped onto the major league stage at the turn of the decade, carving out a crucial role as a spot starter and swingman during one of the most celebrated eras in New York Giants history.
While the powerhouse Giants rotations of the early 1950s were spearheaded by legendary arms like Sal Maglie, Larry Jansen, and Johnny Antonelli, a team chasing pennants in the ultra-competitive National League desperately needed dependable southpaw depth. Williams provided exactly that, flashing high-leverage brilliance and rubber-arm versatility under manager Leo Durocher.
After making his major league debut with a brief three-game cup of coffee in 1949, Williams returned to the Polo Grounds to stay in 1951. However, his definitive breakout year arrived during the 1952 season, when Durocher expanded his role in the Giants’ rotation.
The Workhorse Efficiency: Williams appeared in 33 games, making 17 starts and completing four of them. He logged a career-high 135.2 innings of work.
The Winning Record: He pitched beautifully behind Maglie and Jansen, compiling an impressive 10–5 record with a sharp 3.65 ERA, establishing himself as a highly effective weapon against the league’s premium right-handed sluggers.
Teams Played For: New York Giants (1949, 1951–1955).
Career Totals: 88 games, 30 starts, 17–13 lifetime record, 4.47 ERA, and 125 strikeouts over 284 innings pitched.
A Pure Giant: Williams spent his entire big-league career within the New York Giants organization, bridging the gap between the historic 1951 “Miracle of Coogan’s Bluff” team and the powerhouse 1954 World Champions.
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Pricing Data For This Rookie Card
Tracking the current market value for the 1952 Bowman Dave Williams Card #178. 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 3: $20
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Grade 4: $22
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Grade 5: $25
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Grade 6: $30
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Grade 7: $75
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Grade 8: $155
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Grade 9: $550
Data Updated: July 2026
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Did You Know? Though an arm injury severely limited his availability during the Giants’ magical 111-win, World Series-championship season of 1954, Williams remained a deeply respected member of the roster who fought through the physical toll of post-war pitching schedules. His ability to smoothly transition between high-pressure spot starts and long relief outings made him an archetype of the essential, unsung roster pieces that defined 1950s pennant winners.
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