1909-11 T206 Bud Sharpe
1909–11 T206 Bud Sharpe
Newark Indians · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bud Sharpe is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bud Sharpe, a member of the historic Newark Indians (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1023 examples have been graded, with only 22 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bud Sharpe
Born 1881 in West Chester, PA (d. 1916), Bud Sharpe was a right-handed first baseman who debuted in 1905 and played 2 major-league seasons. He batted .222 with 139 hits and 4 stolen bases in 165 games.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 597 | 17 | 43 | 88 | 136 | 114 | 108 | 91 |
| SGC | 426 | 5 | 10 | 52 | 83 | 101 | 70 | 105 |
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 | 293 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 73 |
| Sweet Caporal | 47 |
| Polar Bear | 33 |
| El Principe de Gales | 15 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 10 |
| Carolina Brights | 10 |
| Tolstoi | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 97 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 9 |
| Cycle 1910 | 13 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 14 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 274 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 22 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 81 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bud Sharpe card?
The Bud Sharpe 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 Newark Indians player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1023 examples of the Bud Sharpe have been graded, with only 22 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bud Sharpe come with?
The Bud Sharpe is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bud Sharpe 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.