1909-11 T206 Boss Schmidt (Throwing)
1909–11 T206 Boss Schmidt
Detroit Tigers · American Association · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Boss Schmidt (“Throwing” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Boss Schmidt, a member of the historic Detroit Tigers (American Association), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 868 examples have been graded, with only 29 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Boss Schmidt
Born 1880 in London, AR (d. 1932), Boss Schmidt was a switch-hitting catcher who debuted in 1906 and played 6 major-league seasons. He batted .243 with 360 hits, 3 home runs, and 23 stolen bases in 477 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 532 | 27 | 46 | 50 | 123 | 102 | 111 | 73 |
| SGC | 336 | 2 | 1 | 41 | 45 | 72 | 74 | 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 1909 | 126 |
| Piedmont | 91 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 83 |
| Sweet Caporal | 60 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 25 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 20 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 16 |
| Old Mill | 5 |
| Hindu | 4 |
| Unknown back | 102 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 5 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 139 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 20 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 11 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 127 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 33 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Boss Schmidt card?
The Boss Schmidt (Throwing) 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 Detroit Tigers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 868 examples of the Boss Schmidt have been graded, with only 29 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Boss Schmidt come with?
The Boss Schmidt is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Boss Schmidt 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.
Other poses of Boss Schmidt
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