1909-11 T206 Rube Manning (Batting)
1909–11 T206 Rube Manning
New York Highlanders · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Rube Manning (“Batting” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Rube Manning, a member of the historic New York Highlanders (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 987 examples have been graded, with only 36 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Rube Manning
Born 1883 in Chambersburg, PA (d. 1930), Rube Manning was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1907 and played 4 major-league seasons. He went 22-32 with a 3.14 ERA and 212 strikeouts across 84 appearances.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 609 | 25 | 37 | 86 | 139 | 116 | 116 | 90 |
| SGC | 378 | 11 | 5 | 40 | 59 | 94 | 65 | 104 |
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 1909 | 112 |
| Piedmont | 111 |
| Sweet Caporal | 78 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 64 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 52 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 26 |
| Sovereign | 18 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 11 |
| Old Mill | 10 |
| Hindu | 9 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 8 |
| Unknown back | 110 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 9 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 11 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 148 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 61 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 12 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 11 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 96 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 4 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 26 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Rube Manning card?
The Rube Manning (Batting) 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 New York Highlanders player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 987 examples of the Rube Manning have been graded, with only 36 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Rube Manning come with?
The Rube Manning is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Rube Manning 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.