1909-11 T206 Rube Waddell Throwing PSA 2 Piedmont 150

The product is a vintage 1909–11 T206 Rube Waddell “Throwing” baseball card from the Deadball Era of Major League Baseball. This original tobacco-era issue features Hall of Fame pitcher Rube Waddell in his dynamic throwing pose, one of the more action-oriented depictions within the legendary T206 White Border set.

Manufactured and distributed by the American Tobacco Company under the Sweet Caporal cigarette brand, this card was originally packaged in cigarette packs between 1909 and 1911. Printed on classic tobacco-era card stock, it represents an authentic artifact from one of the most celebrated and widely collected pre-war baseball card sets ever produced.

The “Throwing” pose captures Waddell in mid-delivery, highlighting his role as one of the most dominant and colorful pitchers of his era. Known for his overpowering fastball and eccentric personality, Waddell led the league in strikeouts multiple times and earned lasting recognition as one of early baseball’s true stars.

As a professionally graded example from the T206 base set, this card offers verified authenticity and preserved condition, enhancing both its desirability and long-term collectibility. The Sweet Caporal back remains one of the most recognizable advertising reverses in the set, making it a foundational piece for both Hall of Fame collectors and dedicated T206 enthusiasts.

With its Hall of Fame subject, classic action pose, original Sweet Caporal manufacture, and early 20th-century origin, this 1909–11 T206 Rube Waddell “Throwing” card stands as a rare and historically significant piece of baseball memorabilia—an outstanding addition to any serious vintage sports card collection.