John M. Ward (Baseball Player)
1888 Allen & Ginter (N28)
John Montgomery Ward (March 3, 1860 - March 4, 1925) threw the second perfect game in the history of baseball defeating Hall of Fame pitcher Pud Galvin and the Buffalo Bison 5-0, five days after the first perfect game pitched in 1880. Ward is credited for developing the first curve ball. Arm injuries limited his pitching in 1881 and 1882, so he taught himself to throw left handed in order to continue playing in the outfield as his arm healed. Ward played primarily for the Providence Grays (1878-1882) and the New York Gothams/Giants (1883-1889, 1893-1894) compiling a pitching record of 164-103 with 920 strikeouts and a 2.10 ERA. He also had 2,151 hits, 1,403 runs scored, stole 569 bases with a .283 career batting average and was a member of three National League pennant winners (Providence – 1879 and New York – 1888, 1889). His contribution to the game off the field made a much more significant impact on the game as he organized the Players’ Brotherhood – baseball’s first union and formed the Players League which lasted only one year (1890). The Veterans Committee elected John Montgomery Ward to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964.
Condition Census
| Pos | Grade | Thumbnail | Pedigree and History |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 3 | NM 7 (13) |
Prices By Grade
1888 N28 ALLEN & GINTER JOHN M. WARD BASEBALL
| Grade | Most Recent Price | Average Price | PSA Price | Population | POP Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEM - MT 10 | – | – | – | – | – |
| MINT 9 | $21,600.00 | – | $20,000.00 | 2 | – |
| NM - MT 8 | $5,400.00 | – | $6,000.00 | 7 | 2 |
| NM 7 | $4,320.00 | – | $3,000.00 | 13 | 9 |
| EX - MT 6 | $3,840.00 | – | $1,500.00 | 17 | 26 |
| EX 5 | $1,300.00 | – | $900.00 | 31 | 46 |
| VG - EX 4 | $1,740.00 | – | $615.00 | 22 | 82 |
| VG 3 | $1,700.00 | $1,700.00 | $425.00 | 19 | 110 |
| GOOD 2 | $1,240.00 | $1,240.00 | $275.00 | 40 | 137 |
| FR 1.5 | – | – | – | 7 | 180 |
| PR 1 | $357.04 | – | $145.00 | 23 | 187 |
| Auth | $7,621.05 | – | – | 13 | 213 |
Auction Prices Realized
| Date | Price | Grade | Lot # | Auction House | Auction/Seller | Type | Cert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2025 | $1,700 | 3 | 267151615296 | eBay | 4_sharp_corners | Auction | 11891601 |
| 06/11/2024 | $1,240 | 2 | 375460274625 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 88336662 |
| 12/02/2023 | $3,840 | 6 | 134 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2023 Fall | Auction | 20282139 |
| 01/16/2023 | $1,475 | 2 | 155344471204 | eBay | pc_sportscards | Auction | 66816549 |
| 08/15/2022 | $4,320 | 7 | 46 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2022 Summer | Auction | 22199646 |
| 04/25/2022 | $1,740 | 4 | 86 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2022 Spring | Auction | 28461660 |
| 12/06/2021 | $1,026 | 1 (MK) | 224716032894 | eBay | stmiss_0 | Auction | 45361212 |
| 12/06/2021 | $1,380 | 4.5 | 54 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2021 Fall | Auction | 44226512 |
| 06/11/2021 | $3,534 | 7 | 24 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Newman Auction | Auction | 22199646 |
| 05/10/2021 | $870 | 2.5 | 80006 | Heritage Auctions | Spring Sports Catalog Auction - Dallas | Auction | 53793300 |
| 01/05/2021 | $449 | 1 (MK) | 264987739237 | eBay | vettejayk123 | Best Offer | 04738341 |
| 12/13/2020 | $21,600 | 9 | 57064 | Heritage Auctions | Fall Sports Collectibles Catalog Auction - Dallas | Auction | 07105846 |
| 12/06/2020 | $1,800 | 5.5 | 79 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2020 Fall | Auction | 47426582 |
| 09/30/2020 | $382 | 3 (MK) | 402445973171 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 24716609 |
| 08/31/2020 | $350 | 7 | 293696594998 | eBay | vegasbnd32 | Best Offer | 12220380 |
| 08/07/2020 | $375 | 7 | 174382443484 | eBay | pure_7 | Best Offer | 12220380 |
| 08/07/2020 | $340 | 2 | 18 | Collect Auctions | April 7, 2011: Sports & Americana Auction | Auction | 18441752 |
| 07/31/2020 | $1,300 | 5 | 363039812608 | eBay | tbh39 | Buy It Now | 03313768 |
| 05/14/2020 | $560 | 2 | 153869580788 | eBay | peekenterprises | Best Offer | 45156287 |
| 05/03/2020 | $450 | 1 (MK) | 223872697162 | eBay | eaglesnestnumismatics | Best Offer | 45361212 |
| 04/20/2020 | $810 | 5 | 108 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2020 Spring | Auction | 03313768 |
| 04/20/2020 | $570 | 3 | 109 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2020 Spring | Auction | 11891601 |
| 04/12/2020 | $500 | 3 (MK) | 392758850028 | eBay | iconsportscards | Buy It Now | 46236664 |
| 11/12/2019 | $2,831 | 7 | 63 | SCP Auctions | Spring Premier Auction 2019 | Auction | 05010643 |
| 08/09/2019 | $1,015 | 5 | 10 | Huggins and Scott Auctions | August 2019 Auction | Auction | 42551065 |
| 08/01/2019 | $840 | 5 | 154 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2019 Summer | Auction | 43270608 |
| 06/20/2019 | $600 | 2 | 192716177329 | eBay | somersetvelvet | Buy It Now | 11559785 |
| 05/08/2019 | $713 | 5 | 401757457732 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 41677244 |
| 08/17/2018 | $1,025 | 5 | 142903676233 | eBay | mikespacks | Buy It Now | 26809402 |
| 05/20/2018 | $1,100 | 5 | 292562456229 | eBay | letstradecardshop | Auction | 16530020 |
| 05/06/2018 | $4,500 | 7 | 119 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2018 Spring | Auction | 12220380 |
| 04/20/2018 | $5,400 | 8 | 80006 | Heritage Auctions | 2018 April 19-20 Spring Sports Card Catalog Auctio | Auction | 02002228 |
| 04/03/2018 | $800 | 5 | 202277738348 | eBay | ja44 | Best Offer | 26809402 |
| 03/25/2018 | $590 | 2.5 | 326 | Love of the Game Auctions | Spring, 2018 Auction | Auction | 24157554 |
| 03/11/2018 | $1,475 | 6 | 142707610473 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 28469884 |
| 11/30/2017 | $492 | 3 | 53 | Huggins and Scott Auctions | November 2017 Auction | Auction | 27930300 |
| 11/22/2017 | $700 | 4 | 162076528383 | eBay | mr.higginsthemonkey | Buy It Now | 05032339 |
| 10/30/2017 | $7,200 | 8 | 54 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2017 Fall | Auction | 07009361 |
| 10/16/2017 | $1,285 | 5.5 | 332387023987 | eBay | jcvintagesportscards | Buy It Now | 22403098 |
| 09/21/2017 | $940 | 5.5 | 38 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons LXXII | Auction | 22403098 |
| 09/10/2017 | $625 | 4 | 162223295297 | eBay | mr.higginsthemonkey | Buy It Now | 05178777 |
| 07/05/2017 | $419 | 2 | 352097595140 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 12315419 |
| 07/05/2017 | $357 | 1 | 142426149181 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 27148670 |
| 05/23/2017 | $640 | 5 | 272670667118 | eBay | redbirds1007 | Auction | 27251617 |
| 05/22/2017 | $1,320 | 5.5 | 81 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2017 Spring | Auction | 22403098 |
| 05/07/2017 | $1,776 | 7 | 142364474654 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 05039812 |
| 05/07/2017 | $403 | 1 | 142364474364 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 27148670 |
| 04/15/2017 | $744 | 5 | 252851637508 | eBay | kingpennycollectibles | Auction | 30343343 |
| 12/03/2016 | $2,220 | 7 | 51 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Fall 2016 Vintage Trading Cards Auction | Auction | 04794189 |
| 11/13/2016 | $277 | 3 | 201711590395 | eBay | 662life | Auction | 20771285 |
| 11/08/2016 | $193 | 1 | 142164471114 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 25960326 |
| 09/25/2016 | $485 | 4 | 182286057484 | eBay | jrowejr25 | Auction | 05178777 |
| 09/25/2016 | $330 | 2.5 | 142124005629 | eBay | tjschwartzsports | Auction | 25854106 |
| 09/10/2016 | $374 | 2.5 | 291864124575 | eBay | tjschwartzsports | Auction | 25854107 |
| 11/07/2015 | $657 | 4 | 10149 | Heritage Auctions | 2015 November 5 - 7 Sports Collectibles Catalog .. | Auction | 07089135 |
| 05/16/2015 | $20,315 | 9 | 80050 | Heritage Auctions | 2015 May 14 - 16 Sports Collectibles Catalog Auc.. | Auction | 60054550 |
| 09/15/2013 | $2,005 | 6 | 34 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons LI | Auction | 07168369 |
| 04/13/2013 | $853 | 5 | 318 | SCP Auctions | Spring Premier Auction 2013 | Auction | 20938105 |
| 12/18/2011 | $531 | 4 | 76 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Winter 2011 | Auction | 12343838 |
| 12/11/2011 | $748 | 3 | 40001 | Heritage Auctions | Sunday Internet Sports Collectibles Auction Dec 11 | Auction | 19435021 |
| 12/01/2011 | $4,320 | 8 | 9 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Fall 2011 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au | Auction | 07009361 |
| 07/09/2009 | $4,922 | 8 | 29 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons XXII | Auction | 07086944 |
| 02/09/2009 | $9,595 | 8 | 36 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons XX | Auction | 07009361 |
| 09/19/2008 | $1,227 | 5 | 189 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | Goodwins Commons and Masterpieces XVII | Auction | 03369222 |
| 05/18/2008 | $1,996 | 7 | 137 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Spring Fever Rarities | Auction | 04794189 |
| 12/16/2007 | $1,526 | 5 | 89 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Serious Rarities - December 8th Auction | Auction | 40491693 |
| 12/15/2006 | $7,621 | Auth | 17 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Holy Grail Auction | Auction | 08121538 |