1909-11 T206 Rebel Oakes
1909–11 T206 Rebel Oakes
Cincinnati Reds · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Rebel Oakes is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Rebel Oakes, a member of the historic Cincinnati Reds (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 12 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 935 examples have been graded, with only 11 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Rebel Oakes
Born 1883 in Lisbon, LA (d. 1948), Rebel Oakes was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1909 and played 7 major-league seasons. He batted .279 with 1,011 hits, 15 home runs, and 163 stolen bases in 986 games.
Confirmed backs (12)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 541 | 7 | 30 | 57 | 127 | 105 | 127 | 88 |
| SGC | 394 | 4 | 1 | 37 | 55 | 99 | 76 | 122 |
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 | 235 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 78 |
| Sweet Caporal | 53 |
| Polar Bear | 29 |
| Old Mill | 18 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Cycle 1910 | 12 |
| El Principe de Gales | 11 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Tolstoi | 5 |
| Carolina Brights | 3 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 73 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 13 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 7 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 17 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 213 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 34 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 89 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Rebel Oakes card?
The Rebel Oakes 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 Cincinnati Reds player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 12 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 935 examples of the Rebel Oakes have been graded, with only 11 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Rebel Oakes come with?
The Rebel Oakes is confirmed with 12 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Rebel Oakes 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.