1952 Topps #73 William Werle PSA EX-MT 6

1952 Topps #73 William Werle PSA 6 - The Southpaw They Called “Bugs”

The 1952 Topps #73 Bill Werle features the colorful left-hander known throughout baseball as “Bugs.” Werle reached the majors with Pittsburgh in 1949 after building his reputation in the Pacific Coast League, and he quickly became a versatile piece of the Pirates’ pitching staff, capable of taking the ball as either a starter or reliever.

Graded PSA EX-MT 6, this example comes from an interesting turning point in Werle’s career. He began the 1952 season with Pittsburgh before moving to the St. Louis Cardinals, making his Topps appearance a snapshot of the final months of his Pirates tenure. The strong EX-MT 6 grade makes #73 another impressive piece within this complete set.

Werle pitched across six Major League seasons, but his baseball story continued long after his final appearance on the mound. He became a respected scout and later worked in the front office, eventually serving as general manager of the San Francisco Giants. The 1952 Topps Bill “Bugs” Werle PSA 6 therefore represents just one chapter of a much longer baseball life—from Major League southpaw to the executive offices of the game.