1909-11 T206 Fred Merkle Throwing PSA 6 EX-MT Piedmont 350-460/25

1909–11 T206 Fred Merkle – PSA 6 EX-MT

Offered is a vintage 1909–11 T206 Fred Merkle baseball card, professionally graded PSA 6 EX-MT.

This original T206 tobacco card features Fred Merkle, a prominent Major League Baseball player from the Deadball Era. Merkle is best remembered for his role in one of baseball's most famous early controversies, the "Merkle's Boner" play of 1908, an incident that became a legendary part of baseball history.

Issued by the American Tobacco Company as part of the iconic T206 series, this card represents one of the most recognizable and historically important baseball card issues ever produced. T206 cards are prized by collectors for their colorful player artwork, tobacco-era advertising, early-20th-century baseball history, and wide variety of backs and player subjects.

Card Details

• Year: 1909–11
• Set: T206
• Player: Fred Merkle
• Grade: PSA 6 EX-MT
• Manufacturer: American Tobacco Company
• Sport: Baseball
• League: Major League Baseball
• Card Type: Original vintage tobacco card
• Material: Card stock
• Language: English
• Autographed: No
• Era: Pre-War / Deadball Era

A Historic Baseball Subject

Fred Merkle is one of the more memorable figures from early professional baseball. His name became permanently associated with the famous 1908 baserunning incident involving the New York Giants and Chicago Cubs, making his appearance in the T206 set particularly interesting to collectors who appreciate the stories and personalities behind early baseball.

With its PSA 6 EX-MT grade, this card offers an excellent opportunity to add a well-preserved example of the legendary T206 issue to a vintage baseball collection.

A great addition for collectors of T206 tobacco cards, pre-war baseball, Deadball Era players, New York Giants history, vintage sports memorabilia, and early American baseball cards.

Over 100 years old and still one of the most iconic baseball card designs ever produced.