1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal 350/30 Art Kruger Krueger PSA VG-EX 4

T206 Sweet Caporal 350/30 Art Kruger (Krueger) PSA 4 - A Forgotten Journeyman Immortalized in Cardboard

Art Kruger—occasionally spelled "Krueger"—may not be a name that echoes through the halls of Cooperstown, but in the rich tapestry of pre-war baseball, he represents the journeyman spirit of the early 1900s. A versatile outfielder with stints across several clubs, including the Reds, White Sox, and Naps, Kruger played in a gritty era where speed, hustle, and adaptability mattered just as much as stardom.

This T206 Sweet Caporal 350/30 example preserves Kruger’s legacy in striking form. The portrait format features Kruger gazing stoically into the distance, bat upright at his side—classic early-century lithographic art at its best. Graded PSA 4, this copy boasts solid color retention, honest wear, and clean registration for its age. The Sweet Caporal reverse, from Factory 30, adds historical depth for those chasing back variations or factory subsets within the T206 universe.

While Kruger may not headline many checklists, his inclusion in the most iconic tobacco set ever produced elevates his legacy—a testament to how the T206 set honored not just the greats, but the full story of early professional baseball.