1909-11 T206 Ossee Schreck
1909–11 T206 Ossee Schreck
Columbus Senators · Minor League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Ossee Schreck is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ossee Schreck, a member of the historic Columbus Senators (Minor League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1015 examples have been graded, with only 20 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Ossee Schreck
Born 1875 in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (d. 1914 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Ossee Schrecongost was a right-handed catcher who played 11 major-league seasons (1897-1908), most of them with Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics, batting .271 for his career and serving as the regular battery mate of pitcher Rube Waddell.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 604 | 17 | 40 | 82 | 140 | 126 | 115 | 84 |
| SGC | 411 | 3 | 7 | 45 | 71 | 94 | 86 | 105 |
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 | 351 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 53 |
| Sweet Caporal | 47 |
| Polar Bear | 37 |
| Cycle 1910 | 11 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Tolstoi | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 88 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 13 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 271 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 33 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 79 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Ossee Schreck card?
The Ossee Schreck 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 Columbus Senators player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1015 examples of the Ossee Schreck have been graded, with only 20 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Ossee Schreck come with?
The Ossee Schreck is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Ossee Schreck 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.