Steve Bilko
1962 Topps
Stephen Thomas Bilko (November 13, 1928 – March 7, 1978) At 6-foot-1 and 230 pounds, Steve Bilko was the prototypical power-hitting first baseman. As a Pacific Coast Leaguer playing for Los Angeles, he won a Triple Crown in 1956 and became legendary for his prodigious home runs. Hollywood took note, giving actor Phil Silvers Bilko’s last name for his humorous Sergeant Bilko TV show. Unfortunately, during his ten-year MLB career, Bilko showed only flashes of power. With the 1953 Cardinals, he slugged 21 dingers but struck out a league-high 125 times. Eight years later, Bilko became a fan favorite, smashing 20 homers for the expansion Los Angeles Angels. Known during his playing days for his ability to polish off a case of beer in record time, Bilko worked in sales for a perfume manufacturer after baseball. The 2003 Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame inductee passed away in 1978 at the young age of 49.
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 | ||
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 1 | MINT 9 |
Prices By Grade
1962 TOPPS 422 STEVE BILKO
| Grade | Most Recent Price | Average Price | SMR Price | Population | POP Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEM - MT 10 | – | – | – | – | – |
| MINT 9 | $224.00 | – | $80.00 | 10 | – |
| NM - MT 8 | $13.64 | $12.07 | $22.00 | 122 | 13 |
| NM 7 | $34.51 | $23.26 | $9.00 | 99 | 141 |
| EX - MT 6 | $3.25 | – | $6.00 | 21 | 248 |
| EX 5 | – | – | $4.00 | 6 | 273 |
| VG - EX 4 | – | – | – | 2 | 279 |
| VG 3 | – | – | – | – | 281 |
| GOOD 2 | – | – | – | – | 281 |
| FR 1.5 | – | – | – | – | 282 |
| PR 1 | – | – | – | 1 | 282 |
| Auth | – | – | – | – | 283 |
Auction Prices Realized
| Date | Price | Grade | Lot # | Auction House | Auction/Seller | Type | Cert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2020 | $34 | Auth | 402567769524 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 44402043 |
| 11/16/2020 | $35 | 7 | 124431383226 | eBay | sandlotheros | Auction | 47386052 |
| 10/30/2020 | $12 | 7 | 133100027218 | eBay | uhlhockey | Best Offer | 90486576 |
| 03/24/2020 | $14 | 8 | 372987803965 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 26495688 |
| 02/18/2020 | $11 | 8 | 293471800061 | eBay | kevdogg101 | Auction | 17799171 |
| 01/01/2020 | $3 | 6 | 362861306966 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 43666886 |
| 11/24/2019 | $17 | 8 | 352860543533 | eBay | just_collect | Auction | 44134218 |
| 11/18/2019 | $3 | 6 | 507 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 250 - Ends 11/14/19 | Auction | 45088393 |
| 07/18/2019 | $15 | 8 | 500 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 242 - Ends 7/18/19 | Auction | 43117574 |
| 07/15/2019 | $224 | 9 | 362597971573 | eBay | tbh39 | Best Offer | 06341175 |
| 05/29/2019 | $9 | 8 | 401769972848 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 11701518 |
| 04/25/2019 | $11 | 8 | 143216790424 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 17163999 |
| 04/23/2019 | $7 | 7 | 183777618799 | eBay | fandan | Auction | 18878132 |
| 04/15/2019 | $11 | 7 | 254154872642 | eBay | uhlhockey | Best Offer | 11622091 |
| 04/14/2019 | $21 | 8 | 372645611011 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 11119844 |
| 03/27/2019 | $8 | 7 | 362591750061 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 16166379 |
| 02/10/2019 | $7 | 6 | 323679403536 | eBay | deckardn | Auction | 21668594 |
| 01/17/2019 | $7 | 7 | 591 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 229 - Ends 1/17/19 | Auction | 42178207 |
| 01/14/2019 | $10 | 7 | 254066656476 | eBay | uhlhockey | Best Offer | 01701911 |
| 07/23/2018 | $7 | 7 | 372371095112 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 41211953 |
| 06/28/2018 | $4 | 7 | 292609308825 | eBay | simonds_sports | Auction | 28627954 |
| 06/28/2018 | $1 | 7 (ST) | 362362138908 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 14388864 |
| 05/31/2018 | $18 | 8 | 372295269499 | eBay | probstein123 | Best Offer | 28155606 |
| 03/27/2018 | $11 | 7 | 362237191119 | eBay | 4_sharp_corners | Buy It Now | 28643508 |
| 03/14/2018 | $8 | 7 | 142710658264 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 26134875 |
| 02/15/2018 | $7 | 6 | 621 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 205 - Ends 2/15/18 | Auction | 28522723 |
| 01/16/2018 | $16 | 8 | 282808473454 | eBay | nickthehammer2b1j | Auction | 20386597 |
| 01/10/2018 | $16 | 8 | 372183950117 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 28327483 |
| 01/10/2018 | $4 | 7 | 232621348451 | eBay | nefl29 | Auction | 25773972 |
| 01/01/2018 | $6 | 7 | 394 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 47 | Auction | 18543952 |
| 12/03/2017 | $5 | 6 | 202128273839 | eBay | cooperstownsportscards | Auction | 30527985 |
| 11/25/2017 | $104 | 9 | 201878588687 | eBay | consignmints | Buy It Now | 21680371 |
| 09/23/2017 | $10 | 7 | 352142222634 | eBay | fscards1 | Buy It Now | 26419889 |
| 06/26/2017 | $9 | 7 | 222347754573 | eBay | bph32 | Buy It Now | 26191916 |
| 06/24/2017 | $15 | 8 | 192226410505 | eBay | sayward75 | Buy It Now | 27283942 |
| 04/09/2017 | $4 | 6 | 292067884496 | eBay | mopar70426 | Auction | 26655161 |
| 03/30/2017 | $3 | 6 | 291 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 182 - Ends 3/30/17 | Auction | 21668594 |
| 11/15/2016 | $11 | 8 | 262710569800 | eBay | teddyball | Auction | 31104447 |
| 11/13/2016 | $10 | 8 | 152308531113 | eBay | jgc35 | Auction | 30488739 |
| 11/10/2016 | $11 | 8 | 142166594947 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 26226238 |
| 11/01/2016 | $16 | 8 | 351885190003 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 11384856 |
| 09/25/2016 | $8 | 8 | 272378036096 | eBay | waynaybay_123 | Auction | 04613785 |
| 09/25/2016 | $14 | 8 | 351845176624 | eBay | just_collect | Auction | 24158196 |
| 09/15/2016 | $22 | 8 | 142104830164 | eBay | www.stevenovella.com | Auction | 11384904 |
| 03/03/2016 | $6 | 7 | 357 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 154 - Ends 3/3/16 | Auction | 25297068 |
| 05/14/2015 | $18 | 8 | 414 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 133 - Ends 5/14/15 | Auction | 14069405 |
| 08/09/2013 | $2 | 6 | 365 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 87 | Auction | 21668594 |
| 07/25/2013 | $120 | 9 | 528 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Summer 2013 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Auction | Auction | 12118616 |
| 04/19/2013 | $14 | 8 | 364 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 79 | Auction | 11119844 |
| 02/08/2013 | $12 | 8 | 291 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 74 | Auction | 20984189 |
| 06/10/2010 | $192 | 9 | 1039 | Mile High Card Company | June 2010 Auction | Auction | 16276610 |
