1909-11 T206 Barney Pelty (Vertical)
1909–11 T206 Barney Pelty
St Louis Browns · American League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Barney Pelty (“Vertical” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Barney Pelty, a member of the historic St Louis Browns (American League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 892 examples have been graded, with only 17 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Barney Pelty
Born 1880 in Farmington, MO (d. 1939), Barney Pelty was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1903 and played 10 major-league seasons. He went 92-117 with a 2.63 ERA and 693 strikeouts across 266 appearances.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 525 | 13 | 35 | 79 | 121 | 92 | 91 | 94 |
| SGC | 367 | 4 | 8 | 43 | 81 | 82 | 56 | 93 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal | 69 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 62 |
| Piedmont | 58 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 57 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 41 |
| Polar Bear | 35 |
| Old Mill | 32 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 18 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 18 |
| Tolstoi | 15 |
| El Principe de Gales | 11 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 4 |
| Uzit | 4 |
| Cycle 1911 | 4 |
| American Beauty | 3 |
| Drum | 2 |
| Unknown back | 83 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 14 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 4 |
| Cycle 1911 | 3 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 11 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 17 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 79 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 43 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 48 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 14 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 88 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 32 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 11 |
| Uzit 1909-11 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Barney Pelty card?
The Barney Pelty (Vertical) 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 St Louis Browns player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 892 examples of the Barney Pelty have been graded, with only 17 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Barney Pelty come with?
The Barney Pelty is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, 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 Barney Pelty 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.