"When Bill switched from the Cards to Pittsburgh in 1956, his average zoomed 38 points! It was no surprise to those who had watched the clever hitter when he posted a flashy .333 mark at Rochester in 1954.
In 1955 he was voted Rookie of the Year. In 1956, Bill killed Dodger pitchers, hitting .417 against them."
-1958 Topps No. 198
"In 1955, Bill, as a member of the Cardinals, was named Rookie of the Year by the Sporting News. The next year, he was traded to Pittsburgh and batted a strong .319. His average declined to .251 in 1957 but Bill still hit with plenty of power and the bespectacled young outfielder figures prominently in the future plans of the Buccanneers.
Bill was originally with the New York Yankee organization until he was acquired by St. Louis in the Enos Slaughter deal in 1954. He is rated one of the best defensive outfielders in the National League."
-1958 Hires Root Beer No. 45
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