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1909-11 T206 Ed Karger

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1909-11 T206 Ed Karger, Cincinnati Reds (front)

1909–11 T206 Ed Karger

White Border
Cincinnati Reds · National League · 150-350 print series

The 1909–1911 T206 Ed Karger is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ed Karger, a member of the historic Cincinnati Reds (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 692 examples have been graded, with only 22 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.

About Ed Karger

Born 1883 in San Angelo, TX (d. 1957), Ed Karger was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1906 and played 6 major-league seasons. He went 48-67 with a 2.79 ERA and 415 strikeouts across 165 appearances.

Confirmed backs (4)

El Principe de GalesPiedmontSovereignSweet Caporal

Population (PSA · SGC)

GraderTotalNM 7+654321 & Auth
PSA437213036868110875
SGC255162344513892

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
Piedmont 1909115
Piedmont106
Sweet Caporal 190957
Sweet Caporal43
Sovereign 190923
El Principe de Gales14
Piedmont 191014
Unknown back65

SGC by back

BackGraded
El Principe de Gales 1909-1113
Piedmont 1909150
Piedmont 19108
Sovereign 190916
Sweet Caporal 190968

Frequently asked questions

What is the 1909-11 T206 Ed Karger card?

The Ed Karger 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 4 different tobacco-brand backs.

How rare is the T206

Across PSA and SGC, roughly 692 examples of the Ed Karger have been graded, with only 22 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.

Which backs does the T206 Ed Karger come with?

The Ed Karger is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.

Is the T206 Ed Karger 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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