1909-11 T206 Shad Barry
1909–11 T206 Shad Barry
Milwaukee Brewers · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Shad Barry is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Shad Barry, a member of the historic Milwaukee Brewers (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 850 examples have been graded, with only 22 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Shad Barry
Born 1878 in Newburgh, NY (d. 1936), Shad Barry was a right-handed outfielder who debuted in 1899 and played 10 major-league seasons. He batted .267 with 1,073 hits, 10 home runs, and 140 stolen bases in 1,100 games.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 534 | 19 | 29 | 68 | 144 | 103 | 90 | 81 |
| SGC | 316 | 3 | 3 | 43 | 45 | 73 | 66 | 83 |
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 | 309 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 47 |
| Polar Bear | 27 |
| Sweet Caporal | 20 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 19 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Carolina Brights | 5 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 1 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 98 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 4 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 221 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 19 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 49 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Shad Barry card?
The Shad Barry 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 Milwaukee Brewers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 850 examples of the Shad Barry have been graded, with only 22 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Shad Barry come with?
The Shad Barry is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Shad Barry 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.