1909-11 T206 Rudy Hulswitt
1909–11 T206 Rudy Hulswitt
St Louis Cardinals · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Rudy Hulswitt is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Rudy Hulswitt, a member of the historic St Louis Cardinals (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 942 examples have been graded, with only 25 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Rudy Hulswitt
Born 1877 in Newport, KY (d. 1950), Rudy Hulswitt was a right-handed shortstop who debuted in 1899 and played 7 major-league seasons. He batted .253 with 564 hits, 3 home runs, and 49 stolen bases in 644 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 568 | 20 | 40 | 94 | 130 | 112 | 94 | 78 |
| SGC | 374 | 5 | 7 | 54 | 67 | 76 | 66 | 99 |
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 | 234 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 74 |
| Sweet Caporal | 55 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 34 |
| Polar Bear | 28 |
| Old Mill | 27 |
| El Principe de Gales | 10 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Cycle 1910 | 3 |
| Carolina Brights | 2 |
| Unknown back | 93 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 4 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 12 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 178 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 33 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 36 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 96 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Rudy Hulswitt card?
The Rudy Hulswitt 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 Cardinals player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 942 examples of the Rudy Hulswitt have been graded, with only 25 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Rudy Hulswitt come with?
The Rudy Hulswitt is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Rudy Hulswitt 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.