1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal 350/30 Cy Young Cleveland, Portrait PSA GOOD+ 2.5

T206 Sweet Caporal 350/30 Cy Young Cleveland, Portrait PSA 2.5 – The Iconic Image of the Win King

Cy Young’s legacy doesn’t just live in the record books—it’s immortalized in cardboard. The all-time wins leader with 511 victories, Young was already a towering figure in baseball by the time the T206 series launched. His portrait card, issued between 1909–1911, captures the Hall of Famer in one of the most revered and recognizable images from the tobacco era. With his stoic expression and distinguished presence, this card remains a pillar of pre-war collecting and an enduring symbol of pitching greatness.

This T206 Cy Young “Portrait” features the Sweet Caporal 350 Subjects, Factory 30 back—a popular and widely collected back among T206 enthusiasts. Graded PSA 2.5, this example retains bright, even color with excellent eye appeal for the grade. The central portrait of Young is well-focused and expressive, framed by the soft pastel background. Despite moderate corner and surface wear consistent with its age, the overall presentation remains strong, making it an excellent representation of one of the set’s premier cards.

Every serious collector eventually crosses paths with a Cy Young T206 Portrait, and owning even a mid-grade copy of this issue is a statement. It’s not just a card—it’s a conversation piece, a cornerstone of the hobby, and a tribute to the most dominant pitcher in baseball history.