1909-11 T206 Rube Waddell (Throwing)
1909–11 T206 Rube Waddell
St Louis Browns · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Rube Waddell (“Throwing” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Rube Waddell, a member of the historic St Louis Browns (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1408 examples have been graded, with only 33 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Rube Waddell
Born 1876 in Bradford, PA (d. 1914), Rube Waddell was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1897 and played 13 major-league seasons. He went 193-143 with a 2.16 ERA and 2,316 strikeouts across 407 appearances. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 788 | 26 | 46 | 83 | 144 | 136 | 167 | 186 |
| SGC | 620 | 7 | 4 | 38 | 79 | 99 | 129 | 264 |
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 | 171 |
| Piedmont | 160 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 82 |
| Sweet Caporal | 72 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 55 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 40 |
| Sovereign | 20 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| Old Mill | 6 |
| Unknown back | 156 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 8 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 254 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 100 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 25 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 23 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 145 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 65 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Rube Waddell card?
The Rube Waddell (Throwing) 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 Browns player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1408 examples of the Rube Waddell have been graded, with only 33 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Rube Waddell come with?
The Rube Waddell is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Rube Waddell 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.