1909-11 T206 Wilbur Goode
1909–11 T206 Wilbur Goode
Cleveland Naps · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Wilbur Goode is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Wilbur Goode, a member of the historic Cleveland Naps (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 946 examples have been graded, with only 26 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Wilbur Goode
Born 1885 in Punxsutawney, PA (d. 1963), Wilbur Goode was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1905 and played 11 major-league seasons. He batted .258 with 609 hits, 9 home runs, and 104 stolen bases in 749 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 575 | 22 | 31 | 70 | 136 | 101 | 123 | 92 |
| SGC | 371 | 4 | 8 | 48 | 61 | 73 | 65 | 112 |
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 | 115 |
| Piedmont | 112 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 69 |
| Sweet Caporal | 56 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 30 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 27 |
| Hindu | 17 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Sovereign | 14 |
| Old Mill | 11 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Unknown back | 100 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 15 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 6 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 150 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 47 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 7 |
| Sovereign 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 18 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 90 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 37 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Wilbur Goode card?
The Wilbur Goode 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 Cleveland Naps player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 946 examples of the Wilbur Goode have been graded, with only 26 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Wilbur Goode come with?
The Wilbur Goode 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 Wilbur Goode 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.