Luke Easter
1952 Topps
Luscious Luke Easter (August 4, 1915 - March 29, 1979) hit the longest home run at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in 1949, a shot that reportedly travelled 477 feet. Easter was a giant first baseman that, after just winning the 1948 Negro League World Series with the Homestead Grays, signed with the Cleveland Indians in 1949. Luke was 34-years-old when he joined the Tribe full-time, hitting .280 with 28 home runs, 151 hits and driving in 107 RBI in his rookie campaign. Easter’s time in the big leagues was short-lived as he only played six seasons, all with the Indians, before returning to the minors. Luke Easter posted a .274 Major League career batting average with 472 hits, 93 home runs and 340 RBI. After retiring from the bigs, he played Triple-A ball well into his forties. A holdup man tragically shot Luke to death in 1979 as he was working as a bank messenger.
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Condition Census
| Pos | Grade | Thumbnail | Pedigree and History |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NM-MT+ 8.5 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT 8 (29) |
Prices By Grade
1952 TOPPS 24 LUKE EASTER
| Grade | Most Recent Price | Average Price | SMR Price | Population | POP Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEM - MT 10 | – | – | – | – | – |
| MINT 9 | – | – | $2,200.00 | – | – |
| NM - MT 8 | $630.00 | $630.00 | $575.00 | 29 | 2 |
| NM 7 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $200.00 | 45 | 38 |
| EX - MT 6 | $99.99 | $70.02 | $95.00 | 89 | 89 |
| EX 5 | $85.99 | $85.99 | $50.00 | 91 | 188 |
| VG - EX 4 | $29.99 | – | $25.00 | 69 | 288 |
| VG 3 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $15.00 | 33 | 362 |
| GOOD 2 | $9.50 | – | $10.00 | 12 | 399 |
| FR 1.5 | – | – | – | 3 | 411 |
| PR 1 | $8.27 | – | $5.00 | 3 | 414 |
| Auth | – | – | – | 1 | 417 |
Auction Prices Realized
| Date | Price | Grade | Lot # | Auction House | Auction/Seller | Type | Cert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2021 | $25 | 3 | 184709980564 | eBay | chalmersjn | Auction | 48079513 |
| 03/15/2021 | $79 | 5.5 | 402729238121 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 28391441 |
| 03/14/2021 | $45 | 4.5 | 203298595803 | eBay | roussin1978 | Auction | 44794868 |
| 03/14/2021 | $100 | 6 | 393186694344 | eBay | tigervaritek | Best Offer | 27328035 |
| 02/25/2021 | $35 | 4.5 | 4 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 281 - Ends 2/25/21 | Auction | 44794868 |
| 01/08/2021 | $47 | 4.5 | 254824166673 | eBay | k2cards | Auction | 22261258 |
| 12/13/2020 | $630 | 8 | 57503 | Heritage Auctions | Fall Sports Collectibles Catalog Auction - Dallas | Auction | 22227255 |
| 10/14/2020 | $67 | 6 | 353224858435 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 27328035 |
| 09/14/2020 | $68 | 6 | 373196191052 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 06169392 |
| 09/14/2020 | $75 | 6 | 392939075787 | eBay | tigervaritek | Best Offer | 42912188 |
| 08/31/2020 | $86 | 5 | 143689006900 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 28616106 |
| 07/09/2020 | $167 | 7 | 373101009383 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 40397129 |
| 03/12/2020 | $12 | 3 | 352990132655 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 23525569 |
| 02/12/2020 | $24 | 5 | 143522153729 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 25161426 |
| 02/03/2020 | $630 | 8 | 53047 | Heritage Auctions | 2020 January 30 The 1952 Topps & 1953 Topps PSA Se | Auction | 60069893 |
| 11/27/2019 | $179 | 7 | 202761766623 | eBay | nc-vintage | Buy It Now | 43955496 |
| 10/05/2019 | $13 | 3 | 153663177469 | eBay | orioncardsgames | Auction | 18504919 |
| 09/11/2019 | $92 | 6 | 352774722413 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 42530168 |
| 08/01/2019 | $45 | 5 | 254311942389 | eBay | allanp68 | Auction | 42880625 |
| 07/29/2019 | $21 | 4.5 | 372719476855 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 41980327 |
| 07/28/2019 | $15 | 3 | 254300441643 | eBay | superdave | Auction | 41128702 |
| 07/09/2019 | $42 | 5 | 383032327520 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 43289837 |
| 06/22/2019 | $10 | 2 | 254265085165 | eBay | lucki777s | Auction | 02514357 |
| 03/25/2019 | $38 | 5 | 382842995183 | eBay | gregmorriscards | Auction | 19978257 |
| 02/17/2019 | $209 | 7 | 223381462534 | eBay | the_samadhi | Auction | 40397129 |
| 02/07/2019 | $28 | 5 | 123623091881 | eBay | clammy61 | Auction | 41445289 |
| 02/05/2019 | $8 | 1 | 382756100441 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 27883232 |
| 02/04/2019 | $30 | 4 | 202529062918 | eBay | fig.i.t.h | Buy It Now | 26344226 |
| 10/15/2018 | $28 | 7 (OC) | 401612226156 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 11786776 |
| 10/15/2018 | $17 | 3 | 142964171403 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 28868967 |
| 08/16/2018 | $75 | 6 | 173338525747 | eBay | cooperstownsportscards | Buy It Now | 40727924 |
| 07/21/2018 | $17 | 4 | 223066955406 | eBay | mmitchell2403 | Auction | 21683163 |
| 07/12/2018 | $38 | 4 | 202361632241 | eBay | ehazuka | Auction | 41149937 |
| 07/11/2018 | $28 | 4 | 142862444803 | eBay | toppsgun | Best Offer | 21683163 |
| 07/11/2018 | $54 | 5 | 253481709257 | eBay | bbcinv | Buy It Now | 28616106 |
| 07/02/2018 | $70 | 7 (OC) | 312169058277 | eBay | mrdirt21 | Buy It Now | 11786776 |
| 06/29/2018 | $72 | 6 | 253705721440 | eBay | twking3 | Buy It Now | 12389752 |
| 05/13/2018 | $48 | 6 | 163035734972 | eBay | peanut35.2013 | Auction | 28865373 |
| 05/06/2018 | $25 | 4 | 323243717121 | eBay | kemdawg | Auction | 27076095 |
| 05/03/2018 | $95 | 6.5 | 232714996369 | eBay | tonyetrade | Buy It Now | 25439137 |
| 04/29/2018 | $38 | 5 | 192510342394 | eBay | mette4900 | Auction | 16650254 |
| 04/16/2018 | $32 | 7 (OC) | 222917719461 | eBay | kkwcards | Auction | 11786776 |
| 04/15/2018 | $56 | 6 | 162988701565 | eBay | cooperstowncollectibles1 | Auction | 28865373 |
| 03/31/2018 | $125 | 6.5 | 232714996320 | eBay | tonyetrade | Buy It Now | 25439137 |
| 02/27/2018 | $90 | 6 | 121904690913 | eBay | konksplatt | Buy It Now | 90170189 |
| 02/11/2018 | $27 | 5 | 152893042910 | eBay | williamw404 | Auction | 06354345 |
| 02/06/2018 | $38 | 5 | 352266322777 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 20538274 |
| 01/28/2018 | $38 | 5.5 | 302613467084 | eBay | brantscard | Auction | 28391441 |
| 01/22/2018 | $29 | 4 | 302600386219 | eBay | yomamathisyomamathat | Auction | 27568444 |
| 01/09/2018 | $34 | 5.5 | 362202138320 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 26977118 |
| 12/26/2017 | $76 | 6 | 312026021340 | eBay | uncommons | Auction | 28338127 |
| 12/10/2017 | $11 | 4 | 263363167009 | eBay | giantsnut | Auction | 27568444 |
| 11/27/2017 | $14 | 4 | 352218788556 | eBay | millcreeksports | Best Offer | 27107132 |
| 10/17/2017 | $16 | 3 | 142511899213 | eBay | tfurmank430 | Buy It Now | 25640893 |
| 10/02/2017 | $75 | 6 | 391838866324 | eBay | nhcardhunter | Buy It Now | 30871897 |
| 09/24/2017 | $132 | 7 | 44035 | Heritage Auctions | Sunday Internet Sports Collectibles Auction End | Auction | 25837637 |
| 09/14/2017 | $60 | 6 | 202015096799 | eBay | cooperstownsportscards | Buy It Now | 30701570 |
| 09/12/2017 | $133 | 7 | 142495155707 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 06133905 |
| 08/25/2017 | $39 | 5.5 | 372033469338 | eBay | millcreeksports | Best Offer | 27107131 |
| 08/21/2017 | $15 | 4 | 352131910934 | eBay | millcreeksports | Best Offer | 27107133 |
| 07/31/2017 | $25 | 4 | 162583907344 | eBay | tigervaritek | Best Offer | 27568444 |
| 07/19/2017 | $16 | 7 (MC) | 272760296512 | eBay | jrellery | Auction | 15443778 |
| 07/14/2017 | $40 | 5 | 222571856863 | eBay | millerboy5 | Best Offer | 04110312 |
| 07/09/2017 | $345 | 8 | 352101384218 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 08100890 |
| 07/09/2017 | $57 | 6 | 142430525422 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 27328035 |
| 06/25/2017 | $38 | 5 | 263045026494 | eBay | sports-cards-forever | Auction | 16650254 |
| 06/19/2017 | $10 | 4 | 401346214099 | eBay | teri781 | Auction | 27493178 |
| 06/08/2017 | $39 | 5 | 201944075034 | eBay | ehazuka | Auction | 26965801 |
| 06/03/2017 | $50 | 6 | 311880603301 | eBay | gregmorriscards | Auction | 30257725 |
| 05/22/2017 | $140 | 7 | 142384912852 | eBay | 311mantle | Best Offer | 04061960 |
| 04/15/2017 | $196 | 7 | 322474506548 | eBay | sportdog | Auction | 03361138 |
| 04/08/2017 | $6 | 3 (MC) | 152488864794 | eBay | parasite0220 | Auction | 18342954 |
| 04/03/2017 | $25 | 5 | 371901808690 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 26946259 |
| 02/26/2017 | $16 | 4 | 292030564556 | eBay | investinbaseball | Auction | 24094970 |
| 12/05/2016 | $29 | 8 (OC) | 401232322775 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 03267578 |
| 11/05/2016 | $122 | 7 | 363 | Mile High Card Company | November 2016 | Auction | 02073422 |
| 12/10/2015 | $657 | 8 | 80046 | Heritage Auctions | 2015 December 10 - 1952 Topps PSA Set Registry A.. | Auction | 60069893 |
| 10/17/2015 | $360 | 8 | 544 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2015 Fall | Auction | 08100890 |
| 03/19/2015 | $35 | 5 | 72 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 129 - Ends 3/19/15 | Auction | 23919755 |
| 02/04/2015 | $79 | 6 | 81 | Mile High Card Company | Extra Innings January 2015 | Auction | 22978343 |
| 10/11/2013 | $562 | 8 | 433 | Mile High Card Company | October 2013 | Auction | 07085539 |
| 06/21/2012 | $51 | 6 | 64 | Mile High Card Company | Extra Innings June 2012 | Auction | 90553645 |
| 11/10/2010 | $572 | 8 | 155 | SCP Auctions | SCP Auctions November 2010 Internet Auction | Auction | 02109975 |
| 12/14/2008 | $1,436 | 8 | 342 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Winter Extravaganza Rarities Auction | Auction | 31456922 |
| 09/19/2008 | $157 | 7 | 655 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | Goodwins Commons and Masterpieces XVII | Auction | 03361138 |
| 08/08/2008 | $1,206 | 8 | 68 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | 1952 Topps Set | Auction | 02109975 |
| 09/16/2007 | $830 | 8 | 344 | Memory Lane, Inc. | High Grade Card Auction and a Few Surprises | Auction | 31456922 |
| 08/27/2006 | $48 | 6 | 10003 | Heritage Auctions | Amazing Sports Auction Aug 27, 2006 | Auction | 11070439 |
