1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal Ty Cobb Portrait - Red PSA EX 5

T206 Sweet Caporal Ty Cobb Portrait (Red Background) PSA 5 – The Fierce Perfection of The Georgia Peach

The T206 Sweet Caporal Ty Cobb (Red Portrait) stands as one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable images in the history of baseball cards — a defining piece of the T206 “White Border” series and one of the pillars of vintage collecting. The brilliant red backdrop frames Cobb’s piercing stare with unmatched power, symbolizing the intensity, competitiveness, and fire that made him one of the most formidable figures in baseball’s early era. Produced between 1909 and 1911, this card embodies both the artistry and the mythology of the Dead Ball Era — an era Cobb ruled with unrivaled ferocity and precision.

This PSA 5 example offers exceptional visual strength and balance for the grade. The color remains remarkably vibrant, with deep crimson saturation and a crisp, lifelike portrait. The centering is balanced, the edges and corners retain clean integrity, and the surface shows even, honest wear consistent with careful preservation over more than a century. The Sweet Caporal reverse is boldly printed and evenly toned, further adding to the card’s appeal as a well-preserved vintage treasure.

Few cards in the hobby capture the raw essence of baseball greatness quite like this one. It’s more than a portrait — it’s an expression of Cobb’s relentless spirit and the game’s early majesty. Among the four famed Cobb portraits from the T206 issue, the red background remains the most visually striking and universally celebrated.