1909-11 T206 Bob Spade
1909–11 T206 Bob Spade
Cincinnati Reds · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bob Spade is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bob Spade, a member of the historic Cincinnati Reds (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 851 examples have been graded, with only 21 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bob Spade
Born 1877 in Akron, OH (d. 1924), Bob Spade was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1907 and played 4 major-league seasons. He went 25-24 with a 2.96 ERA and 121 strikeouts across 62 appearances.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 543 | 18 | 29 | 61 | 132 | 119 | 104 | 80 |
| SGC | 308 | 3 | 6 | 28 | 42 | 70 | 68 | 91 |
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 | 120 |
| Piedmont | 113 |
| Sweet Caporal | 69 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 47 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 34 |
| El Principe de Gales | 21 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 19 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 17 |
| Hindu | 13 |
| Old Mill | 7 |
| Unknown back | 83 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 8 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 16 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 2 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 127 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 38 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 12 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 80 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 25 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bob Spade card?
The Bob Spade 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 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 851 examples of the Bob Spade have been graded, with only 21 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bob Spade come with?
The Bob Spade is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bob Spade 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.