T206 Cards
1909-11 T206 Baseball Cards: The Holy Grail of Baseball Memorabilia
The 1909-11 T206 Baseball Card Set is widely considered the most iconic, important and valuable set of baseball cards ever produced. This legendary set features some of the most recognizable names in baseball history, including Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, Cy Young, Tris Speaker and Walter Johnson.
Millions of hands have held them, generations have traded them, and their vibrant portraits still ignite a spark of nostalgia. T206 baseball cards are a national treasure born from unlikely origins. Tucked inside packs of the American Tobacco Company's products, these early cards sparked a collecting frenzy.
This passion didn't fade; fathers, with worn T206s tucked in their wallets, would point out familar faces in the newer packs they shared with their sons. Goudey cards in the 1930s, Topps and Bowman in the 1950s – each generation found its own heroes on cardboard. More than just collectibles, baseball cards became heirlooms, passed down with whispered stories of their journey through time, binding families together with each shared flick of the card's edge.
The T206 Legacy:
- Number of cards: The base set consists of 524 front subjects. Additional variations and errors bring the total number of unique fronts to a larger yet disputed number.
- Historical significance: Issued between 1909 and 1911 by the American Tobacco Company, the T206 set features a diverse range of players, teams and regional leagues. It captures a golden age in baseball and baseball-card-collecting history and offers a valuable window into the sport's early days.
- Collecting boom: The T206 set has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity and value in recent decades. This is due to a combination of factors, including the historical significance of the cards, the limited number of complete sets in existence, and the growing popularity of sports card collecting as a hobby and investment.
Grow Your T206 Collection Today
Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, the 1909-11 T206 Baseball Card Set offers a unique and exciting collecting experience. Explore our selection of T206 cards and enjoy the rich history and enduring legacy of one of the most iconic sets in baseball card collecting.
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1909-1911 T206 John McGraw Polar Bear SGC 1
1909-1911 T206
$149.95This 1909-1911 T206 John McGraw card is graded SGC 1. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1909-1911 T206
- Subject:
- John McGraw
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 8255126
- Team:
- New York Nat'l
$149.95 -
1910 T206 Bill Milligan Sovereign 350 SGC Authentic
1910 T206
$91.95This 1910 T206 Bill Milligan card is graded SGC Authentic. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1910 T206
- Subject:
- Bill Milligan
- Subset:
- Sovereign 350
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- Authentic
- Certification #:
- 4858662
- Team:
- Jersey City
$91.95 -
1910 T206 Jack White Sovereign 350 PSA Authentic
1910 T206
$70.95This 1910 T206 Jack White card is graded PSA Authentic. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1910 T206
- Subject:
- Jack White
- Subset:
- Sovereign 350
- Grader:
- PSA
- Grade:
- Authentic
- Certification #:
- 74934243
- Team:
- Buffalo
$70.95 -
1910 T206 Otto Knabe Sweet Caporal 350 SGC 2
1910 T206
$69.95This 1910 T206 Otto Knabe card is graded SGC 2. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1910 T206
- Subject:
- Otto Knabe
- Subset:
- Sweet Caporal 350
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 2
- Certification #:
- 4740860
- Team:
- Phila. Nat'l
$69.95 -
1910 T206 Jean Dubuc Sweet Caporal 350 SGC 2.5
1910 T206
$84.95This 1910 T206 Jean Dubuc card is graded SGC 2.5. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1910 T206
- Subject:
- Jean Dubuc
- Subset:
- Sweet Caporal 350
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 2.5
- Certification #:
- 2526145
- Team:
- Cincinnati
$84.95 -
1909 T206 Frank Smith Chicago, F. Smith on Front Piedmont 150 SGC 3
1909 T206
$98.95This 1909 T206 Frank Smith card is graded SGC 3. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Frank Smith
- Subset:
- Piedmont 150
- Variation:
- Chicago, F. Smith on Front
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 3
- Certification #:
- 3544299
- Team:
- Chicago Amer.
$98.95 -
1909 T206 Charlie Hemphill Piedmont 150 SGC 1.5
1909 T206
$92.95This 1909 T206 Charlie Hemphill card is graded SGC 1.5. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Charlie Hemphill
- Subset:
- Piedmont 150
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1.5
- Certification #:
- 9645192
- Team:
- New York Amer.
$92.95 -
1909 T206 Orval Overall Polar Bear SGC 1
1909 T206
$107.95This 1909 T206 Orval Overall card is graded SGC 1. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Orval Overall
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 5750294
- Team:
- Chicago Nat'l
$107.95 -
1909 T206 Harry Gasper Polar Bear SGC 1
1909 T206
$72.95This 1909 T206 Harry Gasper card is graded SGC 1. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Harry Gasper
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 3138350
- Team:
- Cincinnati
$72.95 -
1909 T206 George Schirm Polar Bear SGC 1
1909 T206
$68.95This 1909 T206 George Schirm card is graded SGC 1. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- George Schirm
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 9756968
- Team:
- Buffalo
$68.95 -
1909 T206 Ed Willett Polar Bear SGC 1
1909 T206
$72.95This 1909 T206 Ed Willett card is graded SGC 1. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Ed Willett
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 5453797
- Team:
- Detroit
$72.95 -
1909 T206 Cecil Ferguson Polar Bear SGC 1
1909 T206
$74.95This 1909 T206 Cecil Ferguson card is graded SGC 1. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Cecil Ferguson
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 1804938
- Team:
- Boston Nat'l
$74.95 -
1909 T206 Bugs Raymond Polar Bear SGC 1
1909 T206
$68.95This 1909 T206 Bugs Raymond card is graded SGC 1. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Bugs Raymond
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 4358986
- Team:
- New York Nat'l
$68.95 -
1909 T206 William Otey Back Stamp Old Mill SGC 1
1909 T206
$279.95This 1909 T206 William Otey card is graded SGC 1. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- William Otey
- Subset:
- Old Mill
- Variation:
- Back Stamp
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 4463752
- Team:
- Norfolk
$279.95 -
1910 T206 Frank King Piedmont 350 SGC 1
1910 T206
$107.95This 1910 T206 Frank King card is graded SGC 1. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1910 T206
- Subject:
- Frank King
- Subset:
- Piedmont 350
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 1781591
- Team:
- Danville
$107.95 -
1910 T206 Foley White Piedmont 350 SGC 1
1910 T206
$116.95This 1910 T206 Foley White card is graded SGC 1. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1910 T206
- Subject:
- Foley White
- Subset:
- Piedmont 350
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 9073548
- Team:
- Houston
$116.95 -
1910 T206 Heinie Wagner Piedmont 350 SGC 2
1910 T206
$119.95This 1910 T206 Heinie Wagner card is graded SGC 2. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1910 T206
- Subject:
- Heinie Wagner
- Subset:
- Piedmont 350
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 2
- Certification #:
- 5298124
- Team:
- Boston Amer.
$119.95 -
1910 T206 Jake Stahl Sweet Caporal 350 SGC 3
1910 T206
$124.95This 1910 T206 Jake Stahl card is graded SGC 3. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1910 T206
- Subject:
- Jake Stahl
- Subset:
- Sweet Caporal 350
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 3
- Certification #:
- 3908351
- Team:
- Boston Amer.
$124.95 -
1909 T206 Jake Stahl Polar Bear SGC 1.5
1909 T206
$74.95This 1909 T206 Jake Stahl card is graded SGC 1.5. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Jake Stahl
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1.5
- Certification #:
- 6770924
- Team:
- Boston Amer.
$74.95 -
1909 T206 Tubby Spencer Piedmont 150 SGC 1
1909 T206
$59.95This 1909 T206 Tubby Spencer card is graded SGC 1. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Tubby Spencer
- Subset:
- Piedmont 150
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 9107169
- Team:
- Boston Amer.
$59.95