1909-11 T206 Al Bridwell (Portrait - With Cap)
1909–11 T206 Al Bridwell
New York Giants · National League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Al Bridwell (“Portrait - With Cap” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Al Bridwell, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 460 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 844 examples have been graded, with only 18 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Al Bridwell
Born 1884 in Friendship, OH (d. 1969), Al Bridwell was a left-handed shortstop who debuted in 1905 and played 11 major-league seasons. He batted .255 with 1,064 hits, 2 home runs, and 136 stolen bases in 1,252 games.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 530 | 16 | 40 | 100 | 134 | 93 | 76 | 71 |
| SGC | 314 | 2 | 6 | 40 | 59 | 79 | 38 | 90 |
NM 7+ bundles grades 7–10; 1 & Auth bundles grade 1, 1.5 & Authentic. Totals are subject-level (summed across all backs). Population as of 2026-06.
PSA by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1911 | 177 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 85 |
| Sweet Caporal | 65 |
| Polar Bear | 24 |
| Old Mill | 21 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 14 |
| El Principe de Gales | 11 |
| Tolstoi | 7 |
| Lenox | 6 |
| Cycle 1911 | 5 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 2 |
| Uzit | 1 |
| Unknown back | 112 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 1 |
| Cycle 1911 | 3 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 6 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 1 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 3 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 12 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 134 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 21 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 20 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 102 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Al Bridwell card?
The Al Bridwell (Portrait - With Cap) is one of 524 subjects in the T206 "White Border" tobacco set issued 1909-1911, the hobby's most iconic vintage set (nicknamed "The Monster"). It pictures the New York Giants player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 844 examples of the Al Bridwell have been graded, with only 18 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Al Bridwell come with?
The Al Bridwell is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi, Uzit. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Al Bridwell valuable?
Value depends heavily on the back brand and the card's grade: common backs in low grade trade modestly, while scarce backs and high grades command strong premiums. Check the current T206 Cards listings and eBay options above for live pricing.