1909-11 T206 Clyde Engle
1909–11 T206 Clyde Engle
New York Highlanders · American League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Clyde Engle is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Clyde Engle, a member of the historic New York Highlanders (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1028 examples have been graded, with only 26 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Clyde Engle
Born 1884 in Dayton, OH (d. 1939), Clyde Engle was a right-handed outfielder who debuted in 1909 and played 8 major-league seasons. He batted .265 with 748 hits, 12 home runs, and 128 stolen bases in 836 games.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 653 | 20 | 38 | 102 | 171 | 116 | 124 | 82 |
| SGC | 375 | 6 | 10 | 49 | 67 | 85 | 56 | 102 |
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 | 372 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 59 |
| Sweet Caporal | 45 |
| Polar Bear | 37 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Tolstoi | 2 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 121 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 264 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 25 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 67 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Clyde Engle card?
The Clyde Engle 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 New York Highlanders player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1028 examples of the Clyde Engle have been graded, with only 26 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Clyde Engle come with?
The Clyde Engle is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Clyde Engle 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.