1909-11 T206 Bob Rhoades (Hands At Chest)
1909–11 T206 Bob Rhoades
Cleveland Naps · American League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Bob Rhoades (“Hands At Chest” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bob Rhoades, a member of the historic Cleveland Naps (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 945 examples have been graded, with only 30 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bob Rhoades
Born 1879 in Wooster, OH (d. 1967), Bob Rhoades was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1902 and played 8 major-league seasons. He went 97-82 with a 2.61 ERA and 522 strikeouts across 218 appearances.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 558 | 22 | 36 | 71 | 139 | 100 | 107 | 83 |
| SGC | 387 | 8 | 9 | 39 | 60 | 105 | 65 | 101 |
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 | 287 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 61 |
| Sweet Caporal | 46 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Tolstoi | 12 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 115 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 256 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 14 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 96 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bob Rhoades card?
The Bob Rhoades (Hands At Chest) 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 Cleveland Naps player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 945 examples of the Bob Rhoades have been graded, with only 30 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bob Rhoades come with?
The Bob Rhoades is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bob Rhoades 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.