Robin Roberts
1953 Red Man Tobacco
Robin Evan Roberts (September 30, 1926 - May 6, 2010) was a member of the Philadelphia Phillies “Whiz Kids” during the 1950s helping them to the 1950 World Series Championship. Playing most of his 19-year career with the Phils (1948-1961) and the Orioles (1962-1965), Robin Roberts was a brilliant ace, excellent fielder and above-average hitter for a pitcher. His durability was evident early on and during the span of 1950-1956, Roberts led the league in games started six times, complete games and innings pitched 5 times and wins four times. His blazing fastball and accuracy were the keys to Roberts’ success compiling a record of 286-245 with 2,357 strikeouts and a 3.40 ERA in 4,689 innings. Robin Roberts was the first number retired by the Phillies organization. Interestingly, Robin Roberts was the only pitcher in history to defeat the Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves. Robin Evan Roberts was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976.
Condition Census
| Pos | Grade | Thumbnail | Pedigree and History |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT+ 8.5 | ||
| 3 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 3 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 3 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 3 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 3 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 3 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 3 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 4 | NM 7 (15) |
Prices By Grade
1953 RED MAN TOBACCO 11 ROBIN ROBERTS
| Grade | Most Recent Price | Average Price | PSA Price | Population | POP Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEM - MT 10 | – | – | – | – | – |
| MINT 9 | – | – | $1,150.00 | 1 | – |
| NM - MT 8 | $210.00 | – | $350.00 | 7 | 2 |
| NM 7 | $166.08 | $166.08 | $140.00 | 15 | 9 |
| EX - MT 6 | $49.00 | – | $70.00 | 19 | 24 |
| EX 5 | $34.88 | – | $40.00 | 19 | 44 |
| VG - EX 4 | $19.38 | $19.38 | $25.00 | 14 | 66 |
| VG 3 | – | – | $15.00 | 6 | 80 |
| GOOD 2 | – | – | $10.00 | 2 | 88 |
| FR 1.5 | – | – | – | – | 90 |
| PR 1 | – | – | $5.00 | 1 | 90 |
| Auth | – | – | – | – | 91 |
Auction Prices Realized
| Date | Price | Grade | Lot # | Auction House | Auction/Seller | Type | Cert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2025 | $166 | 7 | 388114890388 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 56025559 |
| 06/15/2024 | $19 | 4 | 285901488162 | eBay | gasco8868 | Auction | 16047413 |
| 02/04/2022 | $122 | 7 | 240 | Clean Sweep Auctions | February 3, 2022 | Auction | 56025559 |
| 10/27/2021 | $42 | 4 | 144250781292 | eBay | steve_novella | Auction | 53210426 |
| 12/11/2019 | $49 | 6 | 372864517308 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 17941594 |
| 04/28/2018 | $100 | 6 | 401528149253 | eBay | caughtlooking2000 | Buy It Now | 30874436 |
| 02/26/2018 | $16 | 4.5 | 152913592176 | eBay | hjcollect | Auction | 26942417 |
| 02/22/2018 | $35 | 5 | 352282879797 | eBay | bjack711 | Auction | 28649930 |
| 08/10/2017 | $12 | 4 | 362060310188 | eBay | dnadomue | Auction | 26942418 |
| 07/19/2017 | $20 | 4 | 162595506618 | eBay | hjcollect | Best Offer | 26942418 |
| 07/17/2017 | $24 | 4 | 162557506210 | eBay | hjcollect | Best Offer | 26942418 |
| 05/23/2017 | $31 | 6 | 352055598991 | eBay | www.stevenovella.com | Auction | 03768105 |
| 05/02/2017 | $31 | 5 | 382058216606 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 26836431 |
| 04/08/2016 | $210 | 8 | 235 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Spring 2016 Vintage Trading Cards Auction | Auction | 11937578 |
| 11/07/2015 | $239 | 8.5 | 11491 | Heritage Auctions | 2015 November 5 - 7 Sports Collectibles Catalog .. | Auction | 17172236 |
| 07/26/2012 | $510 | 8 | 217 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Summer 2012 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia | Auction | 31867269 |