1909-11 T206 Charlie Rhodes
1909–11 T206 Charlie Rhodes
St Louis Cardinals · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Charlie Rhodes is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Charlie Rhodes, a member of the historic St Louis Cardinals (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 979 examples have been graded, with only 24 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Charlie Rhodes
Born 1885 in Caney, KS (d. 1918), Charlie Rhodes was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1906 and played 3 major-league seasons. He went 7-11 with a 3.46 ERA and 76 strikeouts across 26 appearances.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 594 | 20 | 33 | 86 | 138 | 123 | 114 | 80 |
| SGC | 385 | 4 | 9 | 61 | 67 | 82 | 65 | 97 |
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 | 287 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 69 |
| Sweet Caporal | 40 |
| Polar Bear | 38 |
| El Principe de Gales | 20 |
| Tolstoi | 13 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Carolina Brights | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 102 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 20 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 214 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 29 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 95 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Charlie Rhodes card?
The Charlie Rhodes 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 St Louis Cardinals player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 979 examples of the Charlie Rhodes have been graded, with only 24 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Charlie Rhodes come with?
The Charlie Rhodes is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, 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 Charlie Rhodes 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.