1909-11 T206 Heinie Wagner (Bat On Left Shoulder)
1909–11 T206 Heinie Wagner
Boston Red Sox · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Heinie Wagner (“Bat On Left Shoulder” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Heinie Wagner, a member of the historic Boston Red Sox (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 943 examples have been graded, with only 27 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Heinie Wagner
Born 1880 in New York, NY (d. 1943), Heinie Wagner was a right-handed shortstop who debuted in 1902 and played 12 major-league seasons. He batted .250 with 834 hits, 10 home runs, and 144 stolen bases in 983 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 586 | 22 | 36 | 79 | 127 | 112 | 120 | 90 |
| SGC | 357 | 5 | 7 | 33 | 63 | 86 | 69 | 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 1909 | 120 |
| Piedmont | 104 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 72 |
| Sweet Caporal | 68 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 32 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 26 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 23 |
| Old Mill | 16 |
| El Principe de Gales | 14 |
| Hindu | 7 |
| Unknown back | 104 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 18 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 7 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 154 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 28 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 113 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Heinie Wagner card?
The Heinie Wagner (Bat On Left Shoulder) 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 Boston Red Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 943 examples of the Heinie Wagner have been graded, with only 27 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Heinie Wagner come with?
The Heinie Wagner is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Heinie Wagner 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.