1909-11 T206 Bob Unglaub
1909–11 T206 Bob Unglaub
Washington Senators · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bob Unglaub is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bob Unglaub, a member of the historic Washington Senators (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1093 examples have been graded, with only 23 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bob Unglaub
Born 1880 in Baltimore, MD (d. 1916), Bob Unglaub was a right-handed first baseman who debuted in 1904 and played 6 major-league seasons. He batted .258 with 554 hits, 5 home runs, and 66 stolen bases in 595 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 672 | 19 | 26 | 92 | 162 | 114 | 154 | 105 |
| SGC | 421 | 4 | 8 | 52 | 73 | 95 | 69 | 120 |
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 | 377 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 60 |
| Sweet Caporal | 52 |
| Polar Bear | 32 |
| Tolstoi | 14 |
| Cycle 1910 | 11 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 11 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Carolina Brights | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 99 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 4 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 228 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 30 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 3 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 118 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bob Unglaub card?
The Bob Unglaub 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 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1093 examples of the Bob Unglaub have been graded, with only 23 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bob Unglaub come with?
The Bob Unglaub is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bob Unglaub 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.