The Iconic 1909 T206 Ty Cobb Baseball Card

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For baseball card collectors and fans, the 1909 T206 Ty Cobb baseball card is an iconic piece of memorabilia. Released in 1909, it features a portrait photo of Hall of Famer Ty Cobb in a Detroit Tigers uniform. This card has become one of the most sought-after cards from the early years of baseball and has become a symbol of the golden age of baseball collecting. Let's take a closer look at this timeless classic.


The Origins of the T206 Series
The T206 set was released by the American Tobacco Company (ATC) in 1909 as part of their “Tobacco Cards” series. It contains 524 different cards depicting some of the biggest names in professional baseball at that time, including Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Cy Young, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson. The cards were printed on thin paper stock and issued as inserts with ATC's tobacco products. Because they were distributed with tobacco products, these cards are often referred to as “tobacco cards” or “cigarette cards”.

Value and Rarity
The value and rarity of the T206 Ty Cobb card have grown significantly over time. One reason for this is that there are only two known graded copies which still exist today—one rated PSA 7 NM (near mint) and one rated PSA 6 EX/MT (excellent/mint). Both are considered extremely rare specimens due to their high condition grades considering their age; most surviving examples grade below PSA 4 VG/EX (very good/excellent). As a result, these two copies have sold at auction for record prices—the PSA 7 copy sold for $1 million in 2016 while the PSA 6 copy sold for $517,000 in 2018.

The 1909 T206 Ty Cobb baseball card is one of the most iconic pieces of sports memorabilia ever produced. It captures an important moment in baseball history and its value has only grown over time due to its rarity and condition grade. This card has become a symbol of quality for collectors around the world and will no doubt remain a timeless classic for generations to come.
 
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