1909-11 T206 Art Kruger
1909–11 T206 Art Kruger
Columbus Senators · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Art Kruger is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Art Kruger, a member of the historic Columbus Senators (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 970 examples have been graded, with only 15 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Art Kruger
Born 1881 in San Antonio, TX (d. 1949), Art Kruger was a right-handed outfielder who debuted in 1907 and played 4 major-league seasons. He batted .232 with 283 hits, 6 home runs, and 38 stolen bases in 365 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 573 | 14 | 28 | 74 | 144 | 111 | 126 | 76 |
| SGC | 397 | 1 | 4 | 51 | 65 | 95 | 70 | 111 |
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 1910 | 242 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 69 |
| Sweet Caporal | 57 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 35 |
| Polar Bear | 28 |
| Old Mill | 27 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| El Principe de Gales | 8 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Carolina Brights | 2 |
| Unknown back | 87 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 10 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 19 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 171 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 34 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 46 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 102 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Art Kruger card?
The Art Kruger 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 Columbus Senators player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 970 examples of the Art Kruger have been graded, with only 15 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Art Kruger come with?
The Art Kruger is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Art Kruger 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.