1909-11 T206 Kid Elberfeld (Portrait - New York)
1909–11 T206 Kid Elberfeld
New York Highlanders · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Kid Elberfeld (“Portrait - New York” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Kid Elberfeld, a member of the historic New York Highlanders (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 803 examples have been graded, with only 16 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Kid Elberfeld
Born 1875 in Pomeroy, OH (d. 1944), Kid Elberfeld was a right-handed shortstop who debuted in 1898 and played 14 major-league seasons. He batted .271 with 1,235 hits, 10 home runs, and 213 stolen bases in 1,292 games.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 507 | 16 | 28 | 33 | 137 | 94 | 110 | 89 |
| SGC | 296 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 49 | 66 | 60 | 95 |
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 | 114 |
| Piedmont | 85 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 68 |
| Sweet Caporal | 55 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 22 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 20 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 15 |
| Sovereign | 12 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 10 |
| Hindu | 8 |
| Unknown back | 98 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 7 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 142 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 19 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 16 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 84 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 2 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Kid Elberfeld card?
The Kid Elberfeld (Portrait - New York) 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 New York Highlanders player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 803 examples of the Kid Elberfeld have been graded, with only 16 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Kid Elberfeld come with?
The Kid Elberfeld is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Kid Elberfeld 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.