1909-11 T206 Rube Marquard (Pitching)
1909–11 T206 Rube Marquard
New York Giants · National League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Rube Marquard (“Pitching” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Rube Marquard, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 460 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1216 examples have been graded, with only 23 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Rube Marquard
Born 1886 in Cleveland, OH (d. 1980), Rube Marquard was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1908 and played 18 major-league seasons. He went 201-177 with a 3.08 ERA and 1,593 strikeouts across 536 appearances. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 697 | 21 | 32 | 87 | 158 | 108 | 147 | 144 |
| SGC | 519 | 2 | 8 | 45 | 70 | 121 | 95 | 178 |
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 | 116 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 97 |
| Piedmont | 82 |
| Sweet Caporal | 79 |
| Polar Bear | 63 |
| Old Mill | 43 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 28 |
| Tolstoi | 20 |
| Lenox | 14 |
| Cycle 1911 | 3 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 2 |
| Uzit | 2 |
| Unknown back | 148 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 4 |
| Cycle 1911 | 8 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 12 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 38 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 195 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 67 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 24 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 152 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Rube Marquard card?
The Rube Marquard (Pitching) 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 Giants player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1216 examples of the Rube Marquard have been graded, with only 23 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Rube Marquard come with?
The Rube Marquard is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, Lenox, 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 Marquard 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.