1909-11 T206 Roy Brashear
1909–11 T206 Roy Brashear
Kansas City Blues · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Roy Brashear is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Roy Brashear, a member of the historic Kansas City Blues (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 943 examples have been graded, with only 17 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Roy Brashear
Born 1874 in Ashtabula, OH (d. 1951), Roy Brashear was a right-handed first baseman who debuted in 1902 and played 2 major-league seasons. He batted .268 with 124 hits, 1 home runs, and 11 stolen bases in 130 games.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 599 | 12 | 54 | 86 | 144 | 106 | 125 | 72 |
| SGC | 344 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 67 | 92 | 47 | 93 |
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 | 305 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 58 |
| Sweet Caporal | 41 |
| Polar Bear | 37 |
| El Principe de Gales | 16 |
| Cycle 1910 | 16 |
| Tolstoi | 13 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Carolina Brights | 3 |
| Unknown back | 105 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 15 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 14 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 207 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 30 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 58 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Roy Brashear card?
The Roy Brashear 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 Kansas City Blues player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 943 examples of the Roy Brashear have been graded, with only 17 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Roy Brashear come with?
The Roy Brashear is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Roy Brashear 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.