1909-11 T206 Harry Lentz
1909–11 T206 Harry Lentz
Little Rock Travelers · Southern Association · Southern Leaguer print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry Lentz is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Harry Lentz, a member of the historic Little Rock Travelers (Southern Association), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 2 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 615 examples have been graded, with only 8 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Harry Lentz
Harry Lentz, listed by Baseball-Reference as Harry Sentz, was an outfielder who played in the minor leagues from 1908 to 1913, including Little Rock of the Southern Association and clubs in the Texas League.
Confirmed backs (2)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 364 | 7 | 16 | 48 | 82 | 73 | 83 | 55 |
| SGC | 251 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 28 | 63 | 33 | 94 |
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 | 171 |
| Old Mill | 127 |
| Unknown back | 66 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 95 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 156 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry Lentz card?
The Harry Lentz 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 Little Rock Travelers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 2 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 615 examples of the Harry Lentz have been graded, with only 8 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Harry Lentz come with?
The Harry Lentz is confirmed with 2 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Harry Lentz 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.