Joe Black
1953 Red Man Tobacco
Joseph Black (February 8, 1924 – May 17, 2002) was a star pitcher in the Negro Baseball Leagues before spending the final six seasons of his playing career in the Major Leagues. He won two Negro League Championships as a member of the Baltimore Elite Giants, before signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He made his major league debut in 1952, and pitched four seasons with the Dodgers. Black won rookie of the Year honors in 1952, after winning 15 games and saving 15 more. He was traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 1955, before finishing his career with the Washington Senators in 1957. Joe Black retired with a 30-12 record, and a 3.91 ERA.
Condition Census
| Pos | Grade | Thumbnail | Pedigree and History |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT+ 8.5 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT+ 8.5 | ||
| 3 | NM-MT 8 (10) |
Prices By Grade
1953 RED MAN TOBACCO 4 JOE BLACK
| Grade | Most Recent Price | Average Price | PSA Price | Population | POP Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEM - MT 10 | – | – | – | – | – |
| MINT 9 | $3,674.40 | – | $950.00 | 2 | – |
| NM - MT 8 | $360.00 | – | $250.00 | 10 | 4 |
| NM 7 | – | – | $110.00 | 10 | 15 |
| EX - MT 6 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $50.00 | 24 | 26 |
| EX 5 | – | – | $25.00 | 10 | 50 |
| VG - EX 4 | $20.00 | – | $20.00 | 12 | 61 |
| VG 3 | – | – | $15.00 | 3 | 74 |
| GOOD 2 | $16.88 | – | $10.00 | 2 | 78 |
| FR 1.5 | – | – | – | – | 80 |
| PR 1 | – | – | $5.00 | 1 | 80 |
| Auth | – | – | – | – | 81 |
Auction Prices Realized
| Date | Price | Grade | Lot # | Auction House | Auction/Seller | Type | Cert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2024 | $76 | 6 | 326138819625 | eBay | gregmorrisgraded | Auction | 40527161 |
| 09/09/2023 | $360 | 8 | 715 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Summer Rarities Auction 2023 | Auction | 15818375 |
| 05/06/2023 | $3,674 | 9 | 865 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Spring '23 Rarities Auction | Auction | 42348475 |
| 01/14/2022 | $17 | 2 | 1168 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 304 - Ends 1/13/22 | Auction | 11189045 |
| 04/02/2021 | $110 | 6 | 303792921941 | eBay | b-e-collectibles | Best Offer | 05475479 |
| 01/18/2021 | $20 | 4 | 303812309568 | eBay | simonds_sports | Best Offer | 47456735 |
| 09/16/2020 | $44 | 6 | 353192437422 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 30879579 |
| 12/09/2019 | $1,020 | 9 | 1331 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2019 Fall | Auction | 30223766 |
| 12/23/2018 | $32 | 6 | 113458848728 | eBay | eddieplank | Auction | 41934377 |
| 04/28/2018 | $100 | 6 | 401528144296 | eBay | caughtlooking2000 | Buy It Now | 12338465 |
| 05/23/2017 | $39 | 6 | 352055556092 | eBay | www.stevenovella.com | Auction | 03768038 |
| 01/19/2017 | $75 | 6 | 371837792222 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 26686802 |
| 12/06/2013 | $210 | 8 | 233 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Fall 2013 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au | Auction | 16181659 |
| 07/25/2013 | $270 | 8 | 132 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Summer 2013 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia | Auction | 11727016 |
| 06/07/2013 | $176 | 8 | 226 | Mile High Card Company | June 2013 | Auction | 40276915 |
| 10/21/2011 | $382 | 8.5 | 396 | Mile High Card Company | October 2011 | Auction | 18749387 |
| 08/21/2011 | $200 | 8 | 152 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Sizziling Summer 2011 | Auction | 40276915 |
| 08/11/2006 | $698 | 8 | 960 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Premier Collectibles Auction II | Auction | 07125991 |