1909-11 T206 Larry Schlafly
1909–11 T206 Larry Schlafly
Newark Indians · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Larry Schlafly is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Larry Schlafly, a member of the historic Newark Indians (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 731 examples have been graded, with only 18 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Larry Schlafly
Born 1878 in Port Washington, OH (d. 1919), Larry Schlafly was a right-handed second baseman who debuted in 1902 and played 4 major-league seasons. He batted .240 with 158 hits, 5 home runs, and 41 stolen bases in 208 games.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 442 | 16 | 34 | 63 | 106 | 86 | 83 | 54 |
| SGC | 289 | 2 | 8 | 38 | 48 | 69 | 48 | 76 |
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 | 219 |
| Polar Bear | 49 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 35 |
| Sweet Caporal | 26 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| Carolina Brights | 11 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 74 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 5 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 23 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 166 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 33 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 46 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Larry Schlafly card?
The Larry Schlafly 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 Newark Indians player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 731 examples of the Larry Schlafly have been graded, with only 18 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Larry Schlafly come with?
The Larry Schlafly is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Larry Schlafly 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.