1909-11 T206 Ed Reulbach (Glove Showing)
1909–11 T206 Ed Reulbach
Chicago Cubs · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Ed Reulbach (“Glove Showing” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ed Reulbach, a member of the historic Chicago Cubs (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 746 examples have been graded, with only 19 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Ed Reulbach
Edward Marvin "Big Ed" Reulbach, a right-handed pitcher born in Detroit on December 1, 1882, came to the Chicago Cubs in May 1905 straight off the college diamond, having starred at Notre Dame and then the University of Vermont medical school before making his big-league debut on May 16, 1905. Over 13 seasons he pitched for the Cubs (1905-1913), Brooklyn (1913-1914), Newark of the Federal League (1915), and the Boston Braves (1916-1917), compiling a 182-106 record with a 2.28 ERA and 1,137 strikeouts. His signature feat was leading the National League in winning percentage three straight years, 1906-1908, a run SABR notes was later matched only by Lefty Grove. Nicknamed "Big Ed" for his 6-foot-1, 190-pound frame, he anchored the Cubs' dynasty rotation alongside Mordecai Brown, winning the 1907 and 1908 World Series and one-hitting the White Sox in Game 2 of the 1906 Series. On September 26, 1908, he threw two complete-game shutouts against Brooklyn in a single day, a feat no other pitcher has ever duplicated. Despite Hall-of-Fame-caliber numbers, he never received a single Cooperstown vote.
Sources: Wikipedia · Baseball-Reference · SABR
Confirmed backs (4)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 444 | 16 | 21 | 48 | 73 | 82 | 106 | 98 |
| SGC | 302 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 39 | 65 | 71 | 103 |
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 | 219 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 66 |
| Sweet Caporal | 52 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 12 |
| Hindu | 11 |
| Unknown back | 84 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 9 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 192 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 1 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 90 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Ed Reulbach card?
The Ed Reulbach (Glove Showing) 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 Chicago Cubs player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 746 examples of the Ed Reulbach have been graded, with only 19 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Ed Reulbach come with?
The Ed Reulbach is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Ed Reulbach 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.
Other poses of Ed Reulbach
More Chicago Cubs cards
- George Brown (Chicago)
- Mordecai Brown (Chicago On Shirt)
- Mordecai Brown (Cubs On Shirt)
- Mordecai Brown (Portrait)
- Frank Chance (Batting)
- Frank Chance (Portrait - Red)
- Frank Chance (Portrait - Yellow)
- Johnny Evers (Portrait)
- Johnny Evers (Chicago On Shirt - Yellow Sky)
- Johnny Evers (Cubs On Shirt - Blue Sky)
- Solly Hofman
- Del Howard
Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.