John Clarkson (Baseball Player)
1888 Allen & Ginter (N28)
John Gibson Clarkson (July 1, 1861 - February 4, 1909) won an astounding 327 games though playing only 12 full seasons in the Major Leagues. Clarkson pitched for the Chicago White Stockings (1884-1887), the Boston Beaneaters (1888-1892) and the Cleveland Spiders (1892-1894). Known as an extremely sensitive, but durable hurler, from 1885-1889 Clarkson won 209 games (53 in 1885 alone) and led the National League in wins, games pitched and strikeouts in three of those campaigns. In 1889, John won the Triple Crown in pitching with 49 wins, 284 strikeouts and a 2.73 ERA. Utilizing various curveballs, Clarkson preyed on the weaknesses of the batters confounding them to wonder what might come next. John Clarkson won 30 games in six consecutive seasons, was the ERA champion in 1889, the wins champion three times (1885, 1887, 1889), and the strikeout champion three times (1885, 1887, 1889). Clarkson retired with 327 wins, 2,015 strikeouts and a 2.81 earned run average. The Veterans Committee elected John Gibson Clarkson to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1963.
Condition Census
| Pos | Grade | Thumbnail | Pedigree and History |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 3 | NM+ 7.5 |
Prices By Grade
1888 N28 ALLEN & GINTER JOHN CLARKSON BASEBALL
| Grade | Most Recent Price | Average Price | PSA Price | Population | POP Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEM - MT 10 | – | – | – | – | – |
| MINT 9 | $26,520.00 | – | $22,000.00 | 1 | – |
| NM - MT 8 | $4,560.00 | – | $5,000.00 | 8 | 1 |
| NM 7 | $9,600.00 | – | $3,000.00 | 19 | 10 |
| EX - MT 6 | $2,602.07 | $2,602.07 | $1,500.00 | 23 | 31 |
| EX 5 | $720.00 | – | $1,000.00 | 24 | 59 |
| VG - EX 4 | $2,626.00 | – | $675.00 | 19 | 91 |
| VG 3 | $532.00 | – | $450.00 | 20 | 117 |
| GOOD 2 | $1,110.00 | – | $275.00 | 35 | 142 |
| FR 1.5 | $1,225.00 | $1,225.00 | – | 5 | 179 |
| PR 1 | $763.20 | – | $145.00 | 19 | 185 |
| Auth | – | – | – | 8 | 206 |
Auction Prices Realized
| Date | Price | Grade | Lot # | Auction House | Auction/Seller | Type | Cert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2024 | $2,602 | 6 | 365136887989 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 31453607 |
| 06/11/2024 | $1,225 | 1.5 | 364922059175 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 88109583 |
| 03/25/2024 | $2,626 | 4 | 335307949683 | eBay | sportcardauctionscom | Auction | 83036682 |
| 12/02/2023 | $9,600 | 7 | 130 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2023 Fall | Auction | 02002236 |
| 10/24/2022 | $1,920 | 4.5 | 73 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2022 October | Auction | 47426586 |
| 08/15/2022 | $1,110 | 2 | 49 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2022 Summer | Auction | 23348666 |
| 07/15/2022 | $763 | 1 | 18 | Clean Sweep Auctions | July 14, 2022 | Auction | 64225538 |
| 04/25/2022 | $1,500 | 2 | 90 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2022 Spring | Auction | 24531697 |
| 07/31/2021 | $1,525 | 4 | 403005549641 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 30895175 |
| 07/12/2021 | $500 | 1 | 224528438297 | eBay | jamus.ijxqu | Auction | 14589074 |
| 06/11/2021 | $3,421 | 7 | 16 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Newman Auction | Auction | 22199645 |
| 05/10/2021 | $960 | 2.5 | 82475 | Heritage Auctions | Spring Sports Catalog Auction - Dallas | Auction | 53793303 |
| 04/14/2021 | $1,283 | 2.5 | 353441628204 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 41212629 |
| 12/13/2020 | $4,560 | 8 | 57059 | Heritage Auctions | Fall Sports Collectibles Catalog Auction - Dallas | Auction | 03761702 |
| 12/06/2020 | $1,320 | 4.5 | 84 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2020 Fall | Auction | 47426586 |
| 09/15/2020 | $3,960 | 7 | 53002 | Heritage Auctions | The Partnerone Collection Sports Card Catalog Auct | Auction | 15819617 |
| 08/12/2020 | $1,425 | 5.5 | 353157285759 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 42551068 |
| 08/07/2020 | $376 | 2 | 19 | Collect Auctions | April 7, 2011: Sports & Americana Auction | Auction | 18441754 |
| 05/04/2020 | $1,195 | 4.5 | 274341286647 | eBay | cory_addiejoss | Best Offer | 26889087 |
| 08/09/2019 | $1,107 | 5.5 | 9 | Huggins and Scott Auctions | August 2019 Auction | Auction | 42551068 |
| 08/01/2019 | $720 | 5 | 148 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2019 Summer | Auction | 43270605 |
| 05/08/2019 | $1,477 | 6 | 401757457625 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 20579903 |
| 04/20/2019 | $780 | 4 | 52737 | Heritage Auctions | 2019 April 18 - 19 Spring Sports Card Catalog Auc | Auction | 41701683 |
| 05/06/2018 | $3,600 | 7 | 120 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2018 Spring | Auction | 12220374 |
| 02/26/2018 | $300 | 1 | 292464017599 | eBay | tampabay-cards | Best Offer | 28778443 |
| 10/30/2017 | $5,100 | 8 | 52 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2017 Fall | Auction | 04342076 |
| 10/08/2017 | $1,505 | 6 | 401413393527 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 27898973 |
| 10/08/2017 | $731 | 4.5 | 401413393526 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 27898970 |
| 06/09/2017 | $825 | 4 | 272710175371 | eBay | redbirds1007 | Best Offer | 27251620 |
| 05/07/2017 | $770 | 5 | 401315951040 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 40555397 |
| 05/07/2017 | $532 | 3 | 401315951029 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 27148671 |
| 03/12/2017 | $3,350 | 7.5 | 351995734672 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 26675875 |
| 03/06/2017 | $792 | 4.5 | 361915428333 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 26889087 |
| 01/02/2017 | $628 | 4 | 252698090297 | eBay | kingpennycollectibles | Auction | 21339160 |
| 12/12/2016 | $636 | 4 | 252669658843 | eBay | kingpennycollectibles | Auction | 21339160 |
| 07/26/2016 | $1,396 | 6 | 71 | Mile High Card Company | August 2016 | Auction | 40501326 |
| 04/19/2016 | $573 | 3.5 | 131 | Mile High Card Company | May 2016 Auction | Auction | 22763208 |
| 05/16/2015 | $5,736 | 8 | 80028 | Heritage Auctions | 2015 May 14 - 16 Sports Collectibles Catalog Auc.. | Auction | 05075878 |
| 05/17/2014 | $1,912 | 7 | 80009 | Heritage Auctions | 2014 May 15 - 17 Sports Collectibles Catalog Auc.. | Auction | 02002236 |
| 04/14/2014 | $2,252 | 7 | 63 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2014 Spring | Auction | 02024978 |
| 09/15/2013 | $1,504 | 6 | 35 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons LI | Auction | 40447150 |
| 04/06/2013 | $456 | 1.5 | 397 | Goldin Auctions | April 5th Auction | Auction | 19445090 |
| 11/18/2012 | $399 | 3 | 284 | Goldin Auctions | November Catalog Auction | Auction | 18980478 |
| 05/06/2012 | $1,092 | 5 | 103 | Memory Lane, Inc. | HOLY GRAIL AUCTION SPRING 2012 | Auction | 90543470 |
| 12/01/2011 | $26,520 | 9 | 3 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Fall 2011 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au | Auction | 50007552 |
| 06/17/2011 | $1,687 | 7 | 169 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons XXXIII | Auction | 08148281 |
| 01/01/2011 | $7,638 | 9 | 71 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2011 Auction | Auction | 50007552 |
| 07/09/2009 | $4,474 | 8 | 27 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons XXII | Auction | 08119743 |
| 04/24/2009 | $1,016 | 5 | 81011 | Heritage Auctions | 2009 April Signature Vintage Sports Memorabilia .. | Auction | 09083619 |
| 03/09/2009 | $4,800 | 8 | 28 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | 19th and 20th Century Sports Rarities Auction | Auction | 05039806 |
| 02/09/2009 | $9,595 | 8 | 35 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons XX | Auction | 04342076 |
| 11/08/2008 | $626 | 4 | 174 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons XIX | Auction | 11016964 |
| 01/01/2008 | $1,175 | 6 | 48 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2008 Auction | Auction | 40393295 |
| 01/01/2007 | $2,115 | 6 | 66 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2007 Auction | Auction | 40393295 |
| 08/11/2006 | $2,090 | 6 | 123 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Premier Collectibles Auction II | Auction | 40501326 |
| 06/26/2005 | $1,960 | 7 | 776 | Lelands | June 2005 | Auction | 01004528 |