1909-11 T206 Ed Konetchy (Glove Above Head)
1909–11 T206 Ed Konetchy
St Louis Cardinals · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Ed Konetchy (“Glove Above Head” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ed Konetchy, a member of the historic St Louis Cardinals (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 772 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 Konetchy
Born 1885 in La Crosse, WI (d. 1947), Ed Konetchy was a right-handed first baseman who debuted in 1907 and played 15 major-league seasons. He batted .281 with 2,150 hits, 74 home runs, and 255 stolen bases in 2,085 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 477 | 19 | 19 | 65 | 106 | 90 | 92 | 86 |
| SGC | 295 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 36 | 76 | 51 | 86 |
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 1909 | 114 |
| Piedmont | 99 |
| Sweet Caporal | 52 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 48 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 25 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 22 |
| Hindu | 13 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| Old Mill | 9 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 8 |
| Sovereign | 3 |
| Unknown back | 72 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 12 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 13 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 132 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 36 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 62 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 24 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Ed Konetchy card?
The Ed Konetchy (Glove Above Head) 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 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 772 examples of the Ed Konetchy 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 Konetchy come with?
The Ed Konetchy is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Ed Konetchy 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.