1909-11 T206 Ted Breitenstein
1909–11 T206 Ted Breitenstein
New Orleans Pelicans · Southern Association · Southern Leaguer print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Ted Breitenstein is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ted Breitenstein, a member of the historic New Orleans Pelicans (Southern Association), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 534 examples have been graded, with only 17 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Ted Breitenstein
Born June 1, 1869 in St. Louis, Missouri (d. 1935), Ted Breitenstein was a left-handed pitcher who went 160-170 over 11 major-league seasons (1891-1901) with the St. Louis Browns/Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds, threw two no-hitters and won the 1893 National League ERA title, then starred for the New Orleans Pelicans of the Southern Association for eight seasons.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 325 | 14 | 14 | 45 | 70 | 69 | 62 | 51 |
| SGC | 209 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 18 | 54 | 26 | 79 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Old Mill | 137 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 127 |
| Hindu | 12 |
| Unknown back | 49 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 17 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 103 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 89 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Ted Breitenstein card?
The Ted Breitenstein 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 Orleans Pelicans player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 534 examples of the Ted Breitenstein have been graded, with only 17 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Ted Breitenstein come with?
The Ted Breitenstein is confirmed with 3 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Ted Breitenstein 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.