1909-11 T206 Bob Ewing
1909–11 T206 Bob Ewing
Cincinnati Reds · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bob Ewing is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bob Ewing, a member of the historic Cincinnati Reds (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 792 examples have been graded, with only 24 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bob Ewing
Born 1873 in New Hampshire, OH (d. 1947), Bob Ewing was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1902 and played 11 major-league seasons. He went 124-118 with a 2.49 ERA and 998 strikeouts across 291 appearances.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 473 | 18 | 35 | 56 | 108 | 89 | 100 | 67 |
| SGC | 319 | 6 | 7 | 34 | 50 | 68 | 60 | 94 |
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 1909 | 109 |
| Piedmont | 89 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 85 |
| Sweet Caporal | 62 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 20 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 16 |
| El Principe de Gales | 13 |
| Hindu | 6 |
| Unknown back | 73 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 12 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 6 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 163 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 7 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 14 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 115 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bob Ewing card?
The Bob Ewing 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 Cincinnati Reds player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 792 examples of the Bob Ewing have been graded, with only 24 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bob Ewing come with?
The Bob Ewing is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bob Ewing 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.