1909-11 T206 Heinie Berger
1909–11 T206 Heinie Berger
Cleveland Naps · American League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Heinie Berger is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Heinie Berger, a member of the historic Cleveland Naps (American League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 907 examples have been graded, with only 15 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Heinie Berger
Born 1882 in LaSalle, IL (d. 1954), Heinie Berger was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1907 and played 4 major-league seasons. He went 32-29 with a 2.60 ERA and 337 strikeouts across 90 appearances.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 524 | 11 | 39 | 67 | 137 | 96 | 95 | 79 |
| SGC | 383 | 4 | 12 | 45 | 70 | 93 | 67 | 92 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 70 |
| Sweet Caporal | 70 |
| Piedmont | 61 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 54 |
| Polar Bear | 52 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 25 |
| Old Mill | 24 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 22 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 18 |
| Tolstoi | 17 |
| El Principe de Gales | 11 |
| Uzit | 7 |
| Cycle 1911 | 6 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 5 |
| Unknown back | 82 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 6 |
| Cycle 1911 | 5 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 7 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 1 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 24 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 84 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 56 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 49 |
| Sovereign 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 90 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 35 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 10 |
| Uzit 1909-11 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Heinie Berger card?
The Heinie Berger 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 Cleveland Naps player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 907 examples of the Heinie Berger have been graded, with only 15 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Heinie Berger come with?
The Heinie Berger is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi, Uzit. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Heinie Berger 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.