1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal Ty Cobb Portrait-Red PSA 4

T206 Sweet Caporal Ty Cobb Portrait-Red PSA 4 -  The Georgia Peach in Iconic Form

There are great players, and then there is Ty Cobb—a name that echoes through every corner of baseball history. Known for his unmatched intensity, legendary hitting prowess, and fiercely competitive spirit, Cobb dominated the Dead Ball Era like no one else. Over a 24-year career, he amassed 4,189 hits, a .366 career batting average (still the highest in MLB history), and 12 batting titles, redefining offensive excellence and carving out a legacy that remains both storied and complex.

Among the many cardboard tributes to Cobb, none are more iconic than his presence in the 1909–1911 T206 White Border set, and no pose more coveted than the Red Portrait. With its rich, crimson backdrop and Cobb’s piercing gaze, this card is often referred to as "the Mona Lisa of baseball cards"—an image as powerful as the legend it depicts. Issued with multiple advertising backs, this particular example features the Sweet Caporal brand, one of the most widely collected T206 backs and a staple of tobacco-era cardboard.

Graded PSA 4 (VG-EX), this card sits comfortably in the sweet spot of collectibility and affordability for vintage enthusiasts. The eye appeal remains strong, with vibrant color, clean registration, and a well-centered portrait that retains its intensity more than a century after printing. Moderate corner wear and light surface handling are consistent with the grade, but the card still presents exceptionally well for its age—offering collectors a slice of baseball’s most iconic imagery in highly respectable condition.