1909-11 T206 Steve Evans
1909–11 T206 Steve Evans
St Louis Cardinals · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Steve Evans is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Steve Evans, a member of the historic St Louis Cardinals (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 848 examples have been graded, with only 24 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Steve Evans
Born 1885 in Cleveland, OH (d. 1943), Steve Evans was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1908 and played 8 major-league seasons. He batted .287 with 963 hits, 32 home runs, and 86 stolen bases in 978 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 496 | 19 | 33 | 60 | 127 | 88 | 108 | 61 |
| SGC | 352 | 5 | 9 | 45 | 54 | 75 | 60 | 104 |
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 | 237 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 53 |
| Polar Bear | 44 |
| Sweet Caporal | 31 |
| El Principe de Gales | 24 |
| Tolstoi | 12 |
| Carolina Brights | 6 |
| Unknown back | 89 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 2 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 17 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 227 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 35 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 62 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Steve Evans card?
The Steve Evans 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 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 848 examples of the Steve Evans have been graded, with only 24 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Steve Evans come with?
The Steve Evans is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: Carolina Brights, El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Steve Evans 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.