1909-11 T206 Rube Marquard (Portrait)
1909–11 T206 Rube Marquard
New York Giants · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Rube Marquard (“Portrait” 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 350 Only series, known with 7 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1523 examples have been graded, with only 32 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 (7)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 916 | 26 | 37 | 94 | 195 | 178 | 187 | 199 |
| SGC | 607 | 6 | 9 | 48 | 88 | 142 | 109 | 205 |
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 | 471 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 88 |
| Sweet Caporal | 76 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 32 |
| Cycle 1910 | 17 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Tolstoi | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Unknown back | 215 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 3 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 423 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 160 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Rube Marquard card?
The Rube Marquard (Portrait) 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 7 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1523 examples of the Rube Marquard have been graded, with only 32 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 7 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. 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.