1909-11 T206 Rube Kroh
1909–11 T206 Rube Kroh
Chicago Cubs · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Rube Kroh is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Rube Kroh, a member of the historic Chicago Cubs (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 889 examples have been graded, with only 11 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Rube Kroh
Born 1886 in Friendship, NY (d. 1944), Rube Kroh was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1906 and played 6 major-league seasons. He went 14-9 with a 2.20 ERA and 92 strikeouts across 36 appearances.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 558 | 9 | 31 | 77 | 143 | 102 | 119 | 77 |
| SGC | 331 | 2 | 8 | 41 | 73 | 82 | 48 | 77 |
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 | 303 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 41 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 36 |
| Polar Bear | 26 |
| Sweet Caporal | 24 |
| Cycle 1910 | 15 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Tolstoi | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 95 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 211 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 23 |
| Sovereign 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 19 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 54 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Rube Kroh card?
The Rube Kroh 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 Chicago Cubs player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 889 examples of the Rube Kroh 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 Rube Kroh come with?
The Rube Kroh is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Rube Kroh 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.
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