1909-11 T206 Whitey Alperman
1909–11 T206 Whitey Alperman
Brooklyn Superbas · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Whitey Alperman is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Whitey Alperman, a member of the historic Brooklyn Superbas (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 859 examples have been graded, with only 19 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Whitey Alperman
Born 1879 in Etna, PA (d. 1942), Whitey Alperman was a right-handed second baseman who debuted in 1906 and played 4 major-league seasons. He batted .237 with 387 hits, 7 home runs, and 27 stolen bases in 450 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 519 | 16 | 42 | 55 | 140 | 92 | 113 | 61 |
| SGC | 340 | 3 | 6 | 39 | 52 | 81 | 61 | 98 |
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 | 110 |
| Piedmont | 91 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 79 |
| Sweet Caporal | 70 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 26 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 19 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 16 |
| Hindu | 10 |
| Old Mill | 1 |
| Unknown back | 97 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 7 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 5 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 153 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 23 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 14 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 114 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 24 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Whitey Alperman card?
The Whitey Alperman 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 Brooklyn Superbas player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 859 examples of the Whitey Alperman have been graded, with only 19 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Whitey Alperman come with?
The Whitey Alperman is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Whitey Alperman 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.