1909-11 T206 Germany Schaefer (Detroit)
1909–11 T206 Germany Schaefer
Detroit Tigers · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Germany Schaefer (“Detroit” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Germany Schaefer, a member of the historic Detroit Tigers (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 710 examples have been graded, with only 19 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Germany Schaefer
Born 1876 in Chicago, IL (d. 1919), Germany Schaefer was a right-handed second baseman who debuted in 1901 and played 15 major-league seasons. He batted .257 with 972 hits, 9 home runs, and 201 stolen bases in 1,150 games.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 430 | 18 | 18 | 44 | 113 | 77 | 91 | 69 |
| SGC | 280 | 1 | 8 | 24 | 43 | 65 | 56 | 83 |
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 | 135 |
| Piedmont | 96 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 45 |
| Sweet Caporal | 37 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 23 |
| El Principe de Gales | 11 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 9 |
| Unknown back | 74 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 11 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 162 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 12 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Germany Schaefer card?
The Germany Schaefer (Detroit) 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 Detroit Tigers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 710 examples of the Germany Schaefer 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 Germany Schaefer come with?
The Germany Schaefer 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 Germany Schaefer 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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