1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal 350 - 460/25 Charley O'Leary - Hands on Knees PSA VG-EX 4

T206 Sweet Caporal 350-460/25 Charley O'Leary – Hands on Knees PSA 4 – The Ty Cobb Team

Issued between 1909 and 1911, the T206 series stands as the defining pre-war baseball release in the hobby, known for its rich lithographic artwork and massive checklist. Produced by the American Tobacco Company and distributed through cigarette packs, the set captured the players of baseball's competitive Deadball Era with vivid, lasting color.

Charley O'Leary was the steady shortstop for the Detroit Tigers during their three consecutive American League pennant seasons from 1907 to 1909, providing reliable defense and veteran presence alongside legends like Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford. In an era when infield defense and game execution were critical to competitive success, O'Leary was exactly the kind of dependable, fundamentals-first shortstop that anchored pennant-winning rosters.

This example features the distinctive "Hands on Knees" ready-position pose paired with the Sweet Caporal 350-460/25 advertising reverse and carries a PSA VG-EX 4 grade, presenting cleanly with solid overall eye appeal for a tobacco card more than a century old. A direct connection to one of the Deadball Era's most celebrated pennant dynasties.