1909-11 T206 Bob Groom
1909–11 T206 Bob Groom
Washington Senators · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bob Groom is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bob Groom, a member of the historic Washington Senators (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 878 examples have been graded, with only 28 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bob Groom
Born 1884 in Belleville, IL (d. 1948), Bob Groom was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1909 and played 10 major-league seasons. He went 119-150 with a 3.10 ERA and 1,159 strikeouts across 367 appearances.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 547 | 21 | 29 | 72 | 132 | 112 | 101 | 80 |
| SGC | 331 | 7 | 16 | 49 | 55 | 82 | 51 | 71 |
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 | 283 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 58 |
| Sweet Caporal | 50 |
| Polar Bear | 32 |
| El Principe de Gales | 17 |
| Tolstoi | 13 |
| Carolina Brights | 7 |
| Unknown back | 87 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 5 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 16 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 213 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 33 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 56 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bob Groom card?
The Bob Groom 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 Washington Senators player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 878 examples of the Bob Groom have been graded, with only 28 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bob Groom come with?
The Bob Groom is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: Carolina Brights, El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bob Groom 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.