1909-11 T206 Wildfire Schulte (Front View)
1909–11 T206 Wildfire Schulte
Chicago Cubs · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Wildfire Schulte (“Front View” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Wildfire Schulte, a member of the historic Chicago Cubs (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 738 examples have been graded, with only 9 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Wildfire Schulte
Born 1882 in Cochecton, NY (d. 1949), Wildfire Schulte was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1904 and played 15 major-league seasons. He batted .270 with 1,766 hits, 92 home runs, and 233 stolen bases in 1,806 games.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 422 | 7 | 12 | 38 | 103 | 88 | 88 | 86 |
| SGC | 316 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 41 | 67 | 66 | 109 |
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 | 131 |
| Piedmont | 86 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 70 |
| Sweet Caporal | 52 |
| Hindu | 11 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 61 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 17 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 180 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 12 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 107 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Wildfire Schulte card?
The Wildfire Schulte (Front View) 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 Chicago Cubs player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 738 examples of the Wildfire Schulte have been graded, with only 9 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Wildfire Schulte come with?
The Wildfire Schulte is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Wildfire Schulte 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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