Manufacturer: Bowman
Set: 1954 Bowman Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Memo Luna
Position/Team: Pitcher for Cardinals
Card #: 222
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-3/4”
Card Values: See Pricing Data Below
Guillermo “Memo” Luna holds a historic, deeply respected place in baseball lore as a pioneer of Mexican integration in Major League Baseball, alongside an enduring legacy as an absolute titan of the Mexican Pacific League (Liga Mexicana del Pacífico).
A deceptive, highly polished left-handed pitcher from Tacubaya, Mexico, Luna possessed a sharp breaking ball and masterful command that caught the attention of international scouts. In April 1954, he broke barriers by making his debut with the St. Louis Cardinals, becoming the first born-and-raised Mexican left-handed pitcher to appear in a Major League baseball game. While a severe arm injury cut his big-league career short almost immediately, Luna returned to his home country to assemble a legendary, multi-decade pitching career that made him a foundational pillar of Mexican baseball history.
Luna’s journey to the major leagues is a story of incredible minor league dominance and a brief, historic window of opportunity.
The Minor League Masterclass: Before earning his call-up, Luna spent several seasons dazzling hitters in the high minor leagues, notably winning 19 games with a stellar 2.55 ERA for the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League (PCL) in 1951.
The Historic Debut: On April 20, 1954, Luna took the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Cincinnati Redlegs at Crosley Field. Though he only pitched in that single Major League game before a severe shoulder injury altered his trajectory, his appearance permanently etched his name into the record books as a true pioneer.
Winter League Immortality: Undeterred by the injury, Luna adapted his style and became a dominant force in the Mexican Winter Leagues. Pitching primarily for the Cañeros de Los Mochis, he threw multiple no-hitters and captured historic pitching triple crowns, eventually earning a proud induction into the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame (Salón de la Fama).
Teams Played For (MLB): St. Louis Cardinals (1954).
Minor & Mexican League Apex: Over 12 minor league seasons, he racked up 119 wins, featuring multiple 15+ win campaigns in the highly competitive PCL and Texas Leagues.
Accolades: Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee (1987), First Mexican left-handed pitcher in MLB history.
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Pricing Data For This Rookie Card
Tracking the current market value for the 1954 Bowman Memo Luna Card #222. 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: $4
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Grade 4: $12
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Grade 5: $15
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Grade 6: $20
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Grade 7: $25
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Grade 8: -
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Grade 9: -
Data Updated: April 2026
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