1909-11 T206 Dick Hoblitzell
1909–11 T206 Dick Hoblitzell
Cincinnati Reds · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Dick Hoblitzell is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Dick Hoblitzell, a member of the historic Cincinnati Reds (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 12 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 908 examples have been graded, with only 18 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Dick Hoblitzell
Born 1888 in Waverly, WV (d. 1962), Dick Hoblitzell was a left-handed first baseman who debuted in 1908 and played 11 major-league seasons. He batted .278 with 1,310 hits, 27 home runs, and 173 stolen bases in 1,318 games.
Confirmed backs (12)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 562 | 16 | 27 | 64 | 128 | 101 | 128 | 98 |
| SGC | 346 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 49 | 71 | 78 | 112 |
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 | 241 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 68 |
| Sweet Caporal | 44 |
| Old Mill | 27 |
| Polar Bear | 25 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 18 |
| El Principe de Gales | 14 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Carolina Brights | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 99 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 6 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 15 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 179 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 27 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 82 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Dick Hoblitzell card?
The Dick Hoblitzell 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 Cincinnati Reds player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 12 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 908 examples of the Dick Hoblitzell have been graded, with only 18 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Dick Hoblitzell come with?
The Dick Hoblitzell is confirmed with 12 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, 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 Dick Hoblitzell 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.