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
Robert Alexander "Bob" Unglaub (born July 31, 1880, in Baltimore) grew up near Union Park, serving as a batboy for John McGraw and Joe Kelley before attending the University of Maryland and turning pro around 1900 with Meriden, Connecticut. A first baseman and versatile utility infielder, he reached the majors in 1904 with the New York Highlanders and Boston Americans, then anchored Boston's infield in 1907, appearing in 139 games with 13 triples. Traded to the Washington Nationals in 1908, he posted his best mark that year, hitting .286 to finish ninth in the American League. Over a six-season career (1904–1910) he batted .258 with 554 hits and 216 RBIs in 595 games. In 1907 he briefly served as player-manager of the Boston Americans, going 9–20. He was killed in a Baltimore railroad-shop accident in 1916 at age 36.
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Confirmed backs (10)
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 | 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 this T206 card?
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.
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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.