1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal Christy Mathewson Dark Cap PSA VG-EX 4

T206 Sweet Caporal Christy Mathewson Dark Cap PSA 4 – A Tribute to One of the Greatest Pitchers of All-Time

Among the towering figures of early baseball, Christy Mathewson stands apart—not just for his brilliance on the mound, but for the dignity with which he played the game. A gentleman in an age of rough edges, Mathewson dominated with precision, poise, and sportsmanship. With over 370 career wins, a career ERA of 2.13, and a place as one of the original five Hall of Fame inductees, his legend remains one of baseball’s most enduring.

The Dark Cap portrait variation from the T206 series is a collector favorite—more stoic and subtly expressive than the White Cap or pitching poses. It captures Mathewson in deep concentration, framed by a powder-blue background that contrasts beautifully with his black New York uniform. The image evokes everything Mathewson stood for: calm, control, and quiet authority.

This PSA 4 example, bearing the classic Sweet Caporal back, presents extremely well for the grade. The colors remain vivid, the centering balanced, and the portrait registration strong. Light corner wear and mild surface aging are consistent with its century-plus journey, but the overall eye appeal remains intact—a perfect representation of vintage authenticity in a desirable mid-grade.