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1909-11 T206 Charley O'Leary (Hands On Knees)

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1909-11 T206 Charley O'Leary (Hands On Knees), Detroit Tigers (front)

1909–11 T206 Charley O'Leary

Hands On Knees
Detroit Tigers · American League · 350-460 print series

The 1909–1911 T206 Charley O'Leary (“Hands On Knees” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Charley O'Leary, a member of the historic Detroit Tigers (American League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 923 examples have been graded, with only 28 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.

About Charley O'Leary

Born 1875 in Chicago, IL (d. 1941), Charley O'Leary was a right-handed shortstop who debuted in 1904 and played 11 major-league seasons. He batted .226 with 731 hits, 3 home runs, and 74 stolen bases in 955 games.

Confirmed backs (10)

Broad LeafCycleEl Principe de GalesHinduOld MillPiedmontPolar Bear (Scrap)SovereignSweet CaporalTolstoi

Population (PSA · SGC)

GraderTotalNM 7+654321 & Auth
PSA5492128801371189372
SGC374754276975790

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

BackGraded
Polar Bear70
Sweet Caporal66
Sweet Caporal 191061
Piedmont58
Sweet Caporal 191144
Piedmont 191043
Old Mill39
Piedmont 191134
Tolstoi14
Sovereign 191014
Cycle 19117
El Principe de Gales7
Hindu2
Broad Leaf 19111
Unknown back89

SGC by back

BackGraded
El Principe de Gales 1909-111
Hindu 1909-111
Old Mill 1909-1117
Piedmont 191075
Piedmont 191147
Polar Bear 1909-1171
Sovereign 191021
Sweet Caporal 191079
Sweet Caporal 191142
Tolstoi 1909-1120

Frequently asked questions

What is the 1909-11 T206 Charley O'Leary card?

The Charley O'Leary (Hands On Knees) 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 10 different tobacco-brand backs.

How rare is the T206

Across PSA and SGC, roughly 923 examples of the Charley O'Leary have been graded, with only 28 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.

Which backs does the T206 Charley O'Leary come with?

The Charley O'Leary is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: Broad Leaf, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.

Is the T206 Charley O'Leary 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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