1909-11 T206 Rube Geyer
1909–11 T206 Rube Geyer
St Louis Cardinals · National League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Rube Geyer is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Rube Geyer, a member of the historic St Louis Cardinals (National League), and was printed in the 460 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 957 examples have been graded, with only 24 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Rube Geyer
Born 1884 in Allegheny, PA (d. 1962), Rube Geyer was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1910 and played 4 major-league seasons. He went 17-26 with a 3.67 ERA and 133 strikeouts across 104 appearances.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 563 | 21 | 53 | 91 | 137 | 87 | 91 | 83 |
| SGC | 394 | 3 | 8 | 54 | 62 | 91 | 81 | 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 1911 | 186 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 72 |
| Sweet Caporal | 47 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 46 |
| Tolstoi | 26 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 23 |
| Polar Bear | 19 |
| Hindu | 13 |
| Old Mill | 7 |
| El Principe de Gales | 6 |
| Uzit | 3 |
| Cycle 1911 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 113 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1909-11 | 1 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 15 |
| Cycle 1911 | 7 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 8 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 8 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 159 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 27 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 35 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 102 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 29 |
| Uzit 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Rube Geyer card?
The Rube Geyer 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 St Louis Cardinals player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 957 examples of the Rube Geyer have been graded, with only 24 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Rube Geyer come with?
The Rube Geyer is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi, Uzit. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Rube Geyer 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.