1909-11 T206 Eddie Phelps
1909–11 T206 Eddie Phelps
St Louis Cardinals · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Eddie Phelps is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Eddie Phelps, a member of the historic St Louis Cardinals (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 825 examples have been graded, with only 11 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Eddie Phelps
Born 1879 in Albany, NY (d. 1942), Eddie Phelps was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1902 and played 11 major-league seasons. He batted .251 with 460 hits, 3 home runs, and 31 stolen bases in 633 games.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 501 | 10 | 24 | 52 | 136 | 97 | 94 | 88 |
| SGC | 324 | 1 | 3 | 33 | 52 | 76 | 61 | 98 |
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 | 270 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 47 |
| Polar Bear | 35 |
| Sweet Caporal | 33 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 80 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 206 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 27 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 14 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 58 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Eddie Phelps card?
The Eddie Phelps 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 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 825 examples of the Eddie Phelps have been graded, with only 11 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Eddie Phelps come with?
The Eddie Phelps is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Eddie Phelps 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.