1909-11 T206 Harry Arndt
1909–11 T206 Harry Arndt
Providence Grays · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry Arndt is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Harry Arndt, a member of the historic Providence Grays (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 731 examples have been graded, with only 10 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Harry Arndt
Born 1879 in South Bend, IN (d. 1921), Harry Arndt was a right-handed second baseman who debuted in 1902 and played 4 major-league seasons. He batted .248 with 244 hits, 6 home runs, and 27 stolen bases in 271 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 450 | 9 | 21 | 60 | 122 | 96 | 83 | 59 |
| SGC | 281 | 1 | 3 | 35 | 49 | 64 | 48 | 81 |
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 | 235 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 47 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 46 |
| Sweet Caporal | 27 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Unknown back | 79 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 8 |
| Cycle 1909-11 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 173 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 35 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 52 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry Arndt card?
The Harry Arndt 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 Providence Grays player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 731 examples of the Harry Arndt have been graded, with only 10 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Harry Arndt come with?
The Harry Arndt is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Harry Arndt 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.