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
George Lemuel "Bob" Ewing came off an Auglaize County, Ohio farm and turned pro late, pitching for his hometown Wapakoneta club and then the Toledo Mud Hens (1897-1900) and Kansas City (1901) before the Cincinnati Reds signed him. A right-hander, he debuted for Cincinnati in 1902 at age 28 and became one of the National League's first notable spitball artists. Ewing starred eight seasons for the Reds (1902-1909), going 20-11 in 1905 and posting a career-best 1.73 ERA in 1907 over more than 330 innings; his 2.37 ERA remains the best in Reds franchise history. He later pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies (1910-1911) and briefly the St. Louis Cardinals (1912), finishing with a 124-118 record, 2.49 ERA, and 998 strikeouts. Nicknamed "Long Bob" for his height (and "Old Wapak" for his hometown), he was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 2001. He is not in Cooperstown.
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Confirmed backs (5)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
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 this T206 card?
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.
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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-08-28.