1909-11 T206 Vive Lindaman
1909–11 T206 Vive Lindaman
Boston Doves · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Vive Lindaman is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Vive Lindaman, a member of the historic Boston Doves (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 765 examples have been graded, with only 17 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Vive Lindaman
Born 1877 in Charles City, IA (d. 1927), Vive Lindaman was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1906 and played 4 major-league seasons. He went 36-60 with a 2.92 ERA and 286 strikeouts across 131 appearances.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 470 | 16 | 24 | 44 | 100 | 104 | 101 | 81 |
| SGC | 295 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 44 | 54 | 51 | 105 |
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 | 139 |
| Piedmont | 94 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 70 |
| Sweet Caporal | 34 |
| El Principe de Gales | 19 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 16 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 14 |
| Hindu | 12 |
| Unknown back | 72 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 17 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 10 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 173 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 9 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 11 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 75 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Vive Lindaman card?
The Vive Lindaman 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 Boston Doves player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 765 examples of the Vive Lindaman 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 Vive Lindaman come with?
The Vive Lindaman is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Vive Lindaman 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.