1909-11 T206 Carl Lundgren (Kansas City)
1909–11 T206 Carl Lundgren
Kansas City Blues · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Carl Lundgren (“Kansas City” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Carl Lundgren, a member of the historic Kansas City Blues (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 624 examples have been graded, with only 7 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Carl Lundgren
Born 1880 in Marengo, IL (d. 1934), Carl Lundgren was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1902 and played 8 major-league seasons. He went 91-55 with a 2.42 ERA and 535 strikeouts across 179 appearances.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 370 | 6 | 24 | 42 | 101 | 70 | 71 | 56 |
| SGC | 254 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 47 | 59 | 51 | 76 |
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 | 225 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 53 |
| El Principe de Gales | 26 |
| Carolina Brights | 7 |
| Unknown back | 59 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 7 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 25 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 192 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 30 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Carl Lundgren card?
The Carl Lundgren (Kansas City) 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 Kansas City Blues player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 624 examples of the Carl Lundgren have been graded, with only 7 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Carl Lundgren come with?
The Carl Lundgren is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Carolina Brights, El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Carl Lundgren 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.