1909-11 T206 Ike Rockenfeld
1909–11 T206 Ike Rockenfeld
Montgomery Climbers · Southern Association · Southern Leaguer print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Ike Rockenfeld is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ike Rockenfeld, a member of the historic Montgomery Climbers (Southern Association), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 2 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 627 examples have been graded, with only 8 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Ike Rockenfeld
Born 1876 in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 1927 in San Diego, California), Ike Rockenfield was a right-handed second baseman and shortstop who played two major-league seasons for the St. Louis Browns (1905-1906) and spent many years in the minors, including with Montgomery of the Southern Association.
Confirmed backs (2)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 372 | 7 | 24 | 38 | 95 | 64 | 81 | 63 |
| SGC | 255 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 42 | 51 | 49 | 84 |
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 | 192 |
| Old Mill | 109 |
| Unknown back | 71 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 108 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 147 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Ike Rockenfeld card?
The Ike Rockenfeld 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 Montgomery Climbers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 2 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 627 examples of the Ike Rockenfeld 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 Ike Rockenfeld come with?
The Ike Rockenfeld 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 Ike Rockenfeld 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.