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
Charles Augustus "Whitey" Alperman, born in Etna, Pennsylvania in 1879, was a deadball-era second baseman who spent his entire four-year major-league career with the National League's Brooklyn Superbas from 1906 through 1909. A right-handed hitter and steady utility infielder who logged most of his time at second base but also filled in at shortstop, third, and the outfield, he reached the majors after minor-league stops with clubs such as the Davenport River Rats and Rochester Bronchos. Over 450 games he batted .237 with 387 hits, 36 triples, 27 stolen bases, and 7 home runs, tying for the National League lead in triples in 1907, his busiest season at 141 games. Alperman is best remembered for a peculiar record: in 1909 he drew only two walks in 442 at-bats, the lowest single-season walk ratio of the twentieth century among players with 300-plus plate appearances — a fitting mark for one of the era's most aggressive free-swingers. Never a star, he is a common but genuine subject in the famous T206 White Border set, and later managed in the minors, including the Atlanta Crackers.
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Confirmed backs (5)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
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 this T206 card?
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.
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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-08-28.