1909-11 T206 Cy Barger
1909–11 T206 Cy Barger
Rochester Bronchos · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Cy Barger is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Cy Barger, a member of the historic Rochester Bronchos (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 828 examples have been graded, with only 8 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Cy Barger
Born 1885 in Jamestown, KY (d. 1964), Cy Barger was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1906 and played 7 major-league seasons. He went 46-63 with a 3.56 ERA and 297 strikeouts across 151 appearances.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 501 | 8 | 33 | 78 | 119 | 95 | 98 | 70 |
| SGC | 327 | 0 | 7 | 42 | 61 | 79 | 58 | 80 |
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 | 254 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 51 |
| Polar Bear | 43 |
| Sweet Caporal | 25 |
| El Principe de Gales | 23 |
| Tolstoi | 9 |
| Carolina Brights | 5 |
| Unknown back | 91 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 21 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 191 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 2 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 22 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 72 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Cy Barger card?
The Cy Barger 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 Rochester Bronchos player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 828 examples of the Cy Barger have been graded, with only 8 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Cy Barger come with?
The Cy Barger is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: Carolina Brights, 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 Cy Barger 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.