Pee Wee Reese
1953 Red Man Tobacco
Harold Henry “Pee Wee” Reese (July 23, 1918 - August 14, 1999) was instrumental in easing racial tension against newly signed barrier-breaker Jackie Robinson as he embraced the second baseman in front of an ignorant and abusive crowd in Cincinnati. Reese’s gesture quieted the crowd and endeared him to the African-American world that finally saw a white man publically accept one of their brethren as an equal. Reese and Robinson’s bond was evident on the field as well, becoming one of the best middle infields in the National League and an excellent one-two double play punch. Reese replaced Leo Durocher at short in 1940 and soon defined himself as a team leader and captain of the team. Pee Wee led the NL in putouts four times, double plays twice, and assists and fielding percentage once each. During his 16 seasons with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers (1940-1942, 1946-1957, 1958), Pee Wee led the club to seven NL pennants and one World Series championship in 1955. Pee Wee Reese retired with 2,170 hits, 1,338 runs scored, 885 RBI and a .269 career batting average. The Veterans Committee elected Harold Henry “Pee Wee” Reese to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984.
Condition Census
| Pos | Grade | Thumbnail | Pedigree and History |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT+ 8.5 | ||
| 3 | NM-MT 8 (10) |
Prices By Grade
1953 RED MAN TOBACCO 10 PEE WEE REESE
| Grade | Most Recent Price | Average Price | PSA Price | Population | POP Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEM - MT 10 | – | – | – | – | – |
| MINT 9 | $1,445.38 | – | $2,200.00 | 2 | – |
| NM - MT 8 | $528.00 | – | $525.00 | 10 | 3 |
| NM 7 | $216.26 | $216.26 | $235.00 | 26 | 14 |
| EX - MT 6 | – | – | $120.00 | 13 | 41 |
| EX 5 | $52.23 | $52.23 | $65.00 | 35 | 56 |
| VG - EX 4 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $35.00 | 9 | 93 |
| VG 3 | $46.51 | – | $20.00 | 8 | 104 |
| GOOD 2 | – | – | $15.00 | 5 | 113 |
| FR 1.5 | – | – | – | – | 118 |
| PR 1 | – | – | $10.00 | 1 | 118 |
| Auth | – | – | – | – | 119 |
Auction Prices Realized
| Date | Price | Grade | Lot # | Auction House | Auction/Seller | Type | Cert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2025 | $52 | 5 | 296947251106 | eBay | germlerma23 | Auction | 16697365 |
| 07/28/2024 | $71 | 4 | 305683069365 | eBay | psa | Auction | 88819897 |
| 06/04/2024 | $216 | 7 | 326138819614 | eBay | gregmorrisgraded | Auction | 30525938 |
| 02/04/2022 | $193 | 7 | 239 | Clean Sweep Auctions | February 3, 2022 | Auction | 56025558 |
| 09/05/2021 | $86 | 5 | 234163969999 | eBay | jimmycrow | Auction | 26122864 |
| 02/10/2021 | $47 | 3 | 133654719364 | eBay | camemm | Auction | 46775734 |
| 12/03/2020 | $79 | 5 | 383828757359 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 15502697 |
| 08/28/2020 | $528 | 8 | 55837 | Heritage Auctions | Summer Sports Card Catalog Auction - Dallas | Auction | 16181665 |
| 03/29/2020 | $48 | 4 | 151611633156 | eBay | rmaroe | Best Offer | 21273095 |
| 09/23/2019 | $36 | 4 | 372772572292 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 43433224 |
| 08/21/2019 | $1,445 | 9 | 372738951812 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 07125990 |
| 08/01/2019 | $2,340 | 9 | 1098 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2019 Summer | Auction | 41977314 |
| 07/01/2019 | $1,629 | 9 | 383022613391 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 07125990 |
| 03/03/2019 | $41 | 4.5 | 312500731825 | eBay | coresclassics6t25 | Auction | 28649936 |
| 06/18/2018 | $105 | 5 | 161627329236 | eBay | rmaroe | Buy It Now | 21246998 |
| 02/25/2018 | $53 | 4.5 | 362245342954 | eBay | bjack711 | Auction | 28649936 |
| 06/08/2017 | $38 | 5.5 | 201944163992 | eBay | orpeanut | Auction | 25565259 |
| 05/23/2017 | $183 | 7 | 201922285524 | eBay | www.stevenovella.com | Auction | 03768104 |
| 04/23/2017 | $33 | 5.5 | 401308779519 | eBay | ritz128 | Auction | 25565259 |
| 11/09/2016 | $74 | 5 | 401216876507 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 15502697 |
| 12/06/2013 | $390 | 8 | 234 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Fall 2013 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au | Auction | 31024758 |
| 07/26/2012 | $990 | 8 | 216 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Summer 2012 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia | Auction | 16181665 |
| 10/21/2011 | $628 | 8 | 399 | Mile High Card Company | October 2011 | Auction | 15911604 |
| 08/21/2011 | $518 | 8.5 | 154 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Sizziling Summer 2011 | Auction | 30487955 |
| 05/06/2011 | $471 | 8 | 249 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Spring Fever Classic 2011 | Auction | 16181665 |
| 03/08/2008 | $470 | 8 | 524 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons XXIV | Auction | 14597279 |
| 08/11/2006 | $3,248 | 9 | 967 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Premier Collectibles Auction II | Auction | 07125990 |