Walt Dropo
1953 Topps
Walter Dropo (January 30, 1923 - December 17, 2010) spent 13 seasons as a Major League Baseball first baseman for a variety of teams, most notably during the 1950s. Dropo was a star baseball, football, and basketball player at the University of Connecticut. He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 4th round of the 1946 NFL Draft, and in the 1st round (4th overall) of the 1947 Basketball Association of America draft by Providence Steamrollers. However, “Moose” rejected both teams and in 1947 signed as an amateur free agent with the Boston Red Sox. His career with Boston (1949-1952) got off to a great start, and in 1950 was elected to his only All-Star Game and was named Rookie of the Year — the first BoSox player to earn that honor. He was also the American League’s RBI champion (144) and total bases leader (326), while batting .322 and hitting 34 home runs (second behind Al Rosen’s 37). His slugging percentage (.583) and extra bases (70) put him in second place that season behind future Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio. In 1951, Dropo fractured his right wrist; the first baseman never had another season that equaled his 1950 campaign, though in 1952 he tied an MLB record for consecutive at-bats with a hit (12). Moose went on to play for the Detroit Tigers (1952-1954), Chicago White Sox (1955-1958), Cincinnati Reds (1958-1959), and Baltimore Orioles (1959-1961), and ended his career with a .270 batting average, 152 total home runs, and 704 RBI.
Condition Census
| Pos | Grade | Thumbnail | Pedigree and History |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT+ 8.5 (7) |
Prices By Grade
1953 TOPPS 121 WALT DROPO
| Grade | Most Recent Price | Average Price | PSA Price | Population | POP Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEM - MT 10 | – | – | – | – | – |
| MINT 9 | $2,172.38 | – | $300.00 | 7 | – |
| NM - MT 8 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $100.00 | 52 | 15 |
| NM 7 | $52.00 | – | $55.00 | 69 | 78 |
| EX - MT 6 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $45.00 | 110 | 167 |
| EX 5 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $35.00 | 101 | 289 |
| VG - EX 4 | $11.50 | $14.13 | $25.00 | 48 | 395 |
| VG 3 | $15.70 | – | $20.00 | 18 | 447 |
| GOOD 2 | $15.00 | – | $10.00 | 7 | 466 |
| FR 1.5 | – | – | – | 1 | 474 |
| PR 1 | – | – | $5.00 | 2 | 475 |
| Auth | – | – | – | – | 477 |
Auction Prices Realized
| Date | Price | Grade | Lot # | Auction House | Auction/Seller | Type | Cert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2025 | $24 | 5 | 146300854573 | eBay | steve_novella | Auction | 24967071 |
| 12/16/2024 | $52 | 6.5 | 256746521561 | eBay | sports-cards-forever | Auction | 14168621 |
| 11/30/2024 | $12 | 4 | 176695311278 | eBay | manavi_42 | Auction | 22121771 |
| 08/01/2024 | $19 | 4 | 375554525955 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 26508882 |
| 07/15/2024 | $30 | 6 | 126534333325 | eBay | memorylaneinc | Auction | 22299596 |
| 07/07/2024 | $12 | 4 | 387140918794 | eBay | the_growlithe_card_mart | Auction | 22121771 |
| 06/19/2024 | $14 | 4.5 | 305612148955 | eBay | psa | Auction | 82449330 |
| 06/16/2024 | $36 | 6.5 | 145823815765 | eBay | darrylute0 | Auction | 43749655 |
| 05/09/2024 | $183 | 8 | 386974290314 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 86422111 |
| 04/22/2024 | $31 | 4.5 | 126423699259 | eBay | memorylaneinc | Auction | 86578807 |
| 04/22/2024 | $57 | 6 | 126423699256 | eBay | memorylaneinc | Auction | 15860779 |
| 04/07/2024 | $37 | 6 | 335320718396 | eBay | comc_consignment | Auction | 90171419 |
| 12/13/2023 | $119 | 7.5 | 364615361993 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 41367290 |
| 10/22/2023 | $228 | 8 | 1307 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2023 October | Auction | 11785154 |
| 10/22/2023 | $108 | 6 | 1306 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2023 October | Auction | 25180521 |
| 10/01/2023 | $139 | 8 | 126095859106 | eBay | memorylaneinc | Auction | 78966322 |
| 05/15/2023 | $218 | 8 | 304930527603 | eBay | coochmerle | Auction | 18526825 |
| 05/06/2023 | $360 | 8 | 907 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Spring '23 Rarities Auction | Auction | 68251436 |
| 03/06/2023 | $41 | 5 | 204257379711 | eBay | thatkoiking | Auction | 30573327 |
| 01/08/2023 | $51 | 5 | 125694690240 | eBay | aptossales7 | Auction | 26580695 |
| 10/27/2022 | $52 | 7 | 385181558980 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 65689374 |
| 09/11/2022 | $420 | 8 | 702 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Summer 2022 Auction | Auction | 17693551 |
| 09/11/2022 | $180 | 8 | 465 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Test - Value Auction | Auction | 03507801 |
| 05/16/2022 | $56 | 6 | 325177538704 | eBay | gmcards2 | Auction | 19338986 |
| 02/20/2022 | $880 | 8.5 | 723 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Winter Rarities 2022 | Auction | 63165441 |
| 02/14/2022 | $39 | 5 | 57 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 306 - Ends 2/10/22 | Auction | 26580695 |
| 01/31/2022 | $316 | 8 | 353865847932 | eBay | memorylaneinc | Auction | 03471358 |
| 01/10/2022 | $15 | 2 | 284593306612 | eBay | bcd11 | Auction | 24058715 |
| 01/08/2022 | $180 | 8 | 465 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Winter Rarities '23 Auction | Auction | 03507801 |
| 12/26/2021 | $311 | 8 | 403365142042 | eBay | earhart47 | Auction | 03507801 |
| 12/10/2021 | $58 | 6 | 363642481013 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 51672179 |
| 10/26/2021 | $16 | 3 | 373757810473 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 48791062 |
| 10/12/2021 | $2,172 | 9 | 277 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction 2021 # 297 - Ends 10/ | Auction | 51451274 |
| 08/16/2021 | $88 | 7 | 403046966795 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 24083966 |
| 08/02/2021 | $99 | 6 | 116 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 292 - Ends 7/29/21 | Auction | 58292179 |
| 07/26/2021 | $10 | 3.5 | 334079308650 | eBay | donsharp | Auction | 21776550 |
| 07/19/2021 | $41 | 6 | 373640863887 | eBay | cardsandbrowns | Auction | 16078866 |
| 04/12/2021 | $15 | 4 | 384073447926 | eBay | 4_sharp_corners | Auction | 25589841 |
| 04/06/2021 | $37 | 7 (MK) | 284222855077 | eBay | tonemonster-1 | Best Offer | 01731432 |
| 04/04/2021 | $5 | 2 | 133714108448 | eBay | evtf | Best Offer | 04667930 |
| 03/15/2021 | $29 | 5 | 143968388736 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 25289205 |
| 03/01/2021 | $14 | 4 | 154344061603 | eBay | you-gotta-steal | Auction | 25495902 |
| 02/07/2021 | $14 | 5 | 254850894161 | eBay | johnnybeenice | Auction | 17942794 |
| 01/10/2021 | $12 | 4 | 193829033402 | eBay | renaissancemodern | Auction | 25495902 |
| 11/13/2020 | $45 | 5 | 223478320207 | eBay | msubearfan9 | Best Offer | 42564356 |
| 11/12/2020 | $14 | 4 | 150 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 275 - Ends 11/12/20 | Auction | 27905478 |
| 10/30/2020 | $25 | 5 | 143179419511 | eBay | bbcemporium | Best Offer | 26872839 |
| 10/29/2020 | $73 | 7 | 47 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 274 - Ends 10/29/20 | Auction | 47221729 |
| 09/30/2020 | $46 | 7 | 143745948357 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 47221729 |
| 07/07/2020 | $30 | 5 | 293533417425 | eBay | furryanimal2 | Best Offer | 26688806 |
| 06/26/2020 | $10 | 5 | 373091349427 | eBay | jefbui-0 | Best Offer | 30599478 |
| 06/22/2020 | $9 | 5 | 264766390926 | eBay | sports-cards-forever | Auction | 30599478 |
| 05/28/2020 | $26 | 6 | 274378187240 | eBay | lhoop33 | Buy It Now | 90151889 |
| 05/22/2020 | $12 | 5 | 264733308989 | eBay | robinrettig1966 | Auction | 43361380 |
| 02/12/2020 | $386 | 8.5 | 352957887458 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 22963859 |
| 02/03/2020 | $198 | 8 | 53610 | Heritage Auctions | 2020 January 30 The 1952 Topps & 1953 Topps PSA Se | Auction | 06049186 |
| 01/15/2020 | $178 | 8 | 352921647106 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 26128771 |
| 12/30/2019 | $120 | 7 | 28 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 253 - Ends 12/26/19 | Auction | 44505688 |
| 09/18/2019 | $24 | 5 | 254068292244 | eBay | bbcinv | Buy It Now | 42129539 |
| 09/11/2019 | $158 | 8 | 143371228491 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 27664992 |
| 09/09/2019 | $27 | 6 | 202768189874 | eBay | triplesssinc | Auction | 43749654 |
| 08/18/2019 | $15 | 5 | 193032424891 | eBay | lhcomics | Auction | 25055263 |
| 08/11/2019 | $65 | 7 | 223612089741 | eBay | fallbrookjim | Auction | 20340277 |
| 06/12/2019 | $46 | 7 | 382990836502 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 42644893 |
| 06/11/2019 | $305 | 8.5 | 401778402796 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 25851057 |
| 06/11/2019 | $12 | 5 | 352681366522 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 25019586 |
| 06/06/2019 | $406 | 8.5 | 382981011050 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 22963859 |
| 05/31/2019 | $25 | 5 | 333035509435 | eBay | aztechengineer | Best Offer | 30573327 |
| 05/29/2019 | $40 | 7 | 143259077244 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 26453567 |
| 05/04/2019 | $240 | 8 | 173865510537 | eBay | cardsandmore12 | Best Offer | 42912253 |
| 03/27/2019 | $17 | 5 | 362591426228 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 90319882 |
| 02/04/2019 | $25 | 5.5 | 382750108996 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 26453566 |
| 01/31/2019 | $222 | 8 | 131 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons 77 | Auction | 41774801 |
| 01/18/2019 | $8 | 4 | 123593642830 | eBay | mwsiv | Auction | 42209738 |
| 10/11/2018 | $8 | 5 | 92 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 222 - Ends 10/11/18 | Auction | 30955427 |
| 09/27/2018 | $239 | 8 | 129 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 221 - Ends 9/27/18 | Auction | 41996267 |
| 09/23/2018 | $28 | 6 | 202441466124 | eBay | cooperstownsportscards | Auction | 41309352 |
| 08/06/2018 | $44 | 6.5 | 392070139220 | eBay | sundiegocollectibles | Buy It Now | 22670937 |
| 07/30/2018 | $46 | 7 | 142876387910 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 18548593 |
| 07/20/2018 | $204 | 8.5 | 51081 | Heritage Auctions | 2018 July 19-20 Summer Sports Card Catalog Auction | Auction | 22963859 |
| 06/05/2018 | $24 | 5 | 253647912445 | eBay | bbcinv | Buy It Now | 29066470 |
| 05/22/2018 | $5 | 4 (MK) | 382463403483 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 27282817 |
| 05/21/2018 | $16 | 4 | 202309035713 | eBay | bbcinv | Buy It Now | 28735433 |
| 05/15/2018 | $201 | 8 | 382244128869 | eBay | 4_sharp_corners | Buy It Now | 14236990 |
| 04/11/2018 | $189 | 8 | 142731091722 | eBay | www.stevenovella.com | Auction | 23987669 |
| 04/10/2018 | $20 | 5 | 382392195536 | eBay | vintagegradedbaseball | Buy It Now | 28367465 |
| 02/20/2018 | $115 | 7 | 253392218559 | eBay | hzmw636sr | Best Offer | 30166872 |
| 02/06/2018 | $184 | 8 | 401484077086 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 03659893 |
| 02/02/2018 | $25 | 6 | 352270693874 | eBay | fscards1 | Buy It Now | 16898211 |
| 01/13/2018 | $1,026 | 9 | 551 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Historical Rarities Winter Auction | Auction | 14986030 |
| 12/26/2017 | $12 | 4 | 162814605058 | eBay | cooperstownsportscards | Auction | 25495902 |
| 12/23/2017 | $20 | 6 | 302561903527 | eBay | tayandcoley1977 | Best Offer | 28390874 |
| 11/01/2017 | $22 | 4 | 132170581782 | eBay | www.707sportscards.com | Best Offer | 12233226 |
| 10/05/2017 | $26 | 6 | 232479127464 | eBay | donscards7 | Buy It Now | 30291188 |
| 08/29/2017 | $18 | 6 (OC) | 382013171798 | eBay | 4_sharp_corners | Buy It Now | 27085620 |
| 08/17/2017 | $35 | 7 | 227 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 192 - Ends 8/17/17 | Auction | 25728797 |
| 08/02/2017 | $19 | 5 | 172783315716 | eBay | cooperstownsportscards | Buy It Now | 24936271 |
| 07/09/2017 | $11 | 4 | 292170920407 | eBay | morandy13 | Auction | 26508882 |
| 07/09/2017 | $52 | 7 | 311906630451 | eBay | gregmorriscards | Auction | 02077528 |
| 06/22/2017 | $1,225 | 9 | 3 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 188 - Ends 6/22/17 | Auction | 27128583 |
| 06/09/2017 | $80 | 7 | 152578776587 | eBay | collectthehobby | Buy It Now | 18548593 |
| 04/22/2017 | $21 | 6 | 152508252774 | eBay | galitz1905 | Auction | 14033526 |
| 04/15/2017 | $5 | 2 | 222467476255 | eBay | cljcards | Auction | 26734186 |
| 04/11/2017 | $61 | 7.5 | 142333322692 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 25380741 |
| 03/13/2017 | $25 | 6 | 381993084854 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 22783145 |
| 02/19/2017 | $21 | 5 | 371862676543 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 24936271 |
| 02/08/2017 | $42 | 7 | 351969261096 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 20604381 |
| 12/14/2016 | $62 | 7 | 351920481735 | eBay | www.stevenovella.com | Auction | 09013488 |
| 11/05/2016 | $90 | 8 | 679 | Mile High Card Company | November 2016 | Auction | 20630366 |
| 10/13/2016 | $17 | 8 (OC) | 401200059252 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 23902145 |
| 09/15/2016 | $7 | 5 | 189 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 168 - Ends 9/15/16 | Auction | 23605005 |
| 07/07/2016 | $216 | 8 | 226 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 163 - Ends 7/7/16 | Auction | 02081601 |
| 01/21/2016 | $23 | 6 | 146 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 151 - Ends 1/21/16 | Auction | 22783145 |
| 11/27/2015 | $12 | 5 | 139 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 147 - Ends 11/27/15 | Auction | 24936271 |
| 10/13/2015 | $301 | 8 | 515 | Mile High Card Company | October 2015 Auction | Auction | 02081601 |
| 01/11/2015 | $275 | 8 | 252 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Past & Present Winter Auction | Auction | 11785154 |
| 10/02/2014 | $12 | 5 | 104 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 117 - Ends 10/2 | Auction | 23213950 |
| 05/15/2014 | $382 | 8 | 315 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons LV | Auction | 01111894 |
| 05/18/2012 | $15 | 8 (OC) | 17 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 55 | Auction | 18768866 |
| 12/01/2011 | $120 | 8 | 268 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Fall 2011 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au | Auction | 03659893 |
| 05/20/2011 | $511 | 8.5 | 772 | Mile High Card Company | May 2011 | Auction | 11663311 |
| 11/27/2010 | $421 | 8.5 | 843 | Mile High Card Company | November 2010 | Auction | 16460202 |
| 04/18/2010 | $367 | 8 | 392 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Springtime Classic Auction | Auction | 06037004 |
| 08/11/2006 | $246 | 8 | 479 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Premier Collectibles Auction II | Auction | 12461254 |