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1909-1911 T206 White Border Ty Cobb Portrait Red Background SGC 50 (Lionel Carter Collection)

Sold For: $6,001
Year: 1909
Auction: 2020 T206
Lot #: 8
Auction: Prewar Baseball - T Tobacco Cards
Graded VG/EX 50 by SGC. Stunning example of what is universally recognized as one of Hall of Famer Ty Cobb's (Detroit Tigers) most iconic cards! This card has the special distinction of originating from the collection of legendary collector Lionel Carter. The Red Background pose has long been considered one of the great classics of the T206 set and of all vintage cards. The offered example has a particularly striking portrait and brilliant colors, with a near-flawless red background. Clean reverse. This is an extremely attractive mid-grade example of this classic Ty Cobb card!
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