1909-11 T206 AL Burch (Batting)
1909–11 T206 AL Burch
Brooklyn Superbas · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 AL Burch (“Batting” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts AL Burch, a member of the historic Brooklyn Superbas (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 735 examples have been graded, with only 19 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About AL Burch
Born 1883 in Albany, NY (d. 1926), AL Burch was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1906 and played 6 major-league seasons. He batted .254 with 554 hits, 4 home runs, and 96 stolen bases in 611 games.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 432 | 16 | 13 | 48 | 90 | 83 | 104 | 78 |
| SGC | 303 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 35 | 72 | 52 | 111 |
NM 7+ bundles grades 7–10; 1 & Auth bundles grade 1, 1.5 & Authentic. Totals are subject-level (summed across all backs). Population as of 2026-06.
PSA by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1909 | 199 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 68 |
| Sweet Caporal | 52 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 19 |
| Hindu | 9 |
| American Beauty | 1 |
| Unknown back | 84 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1909-11 | 1 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 15 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 189 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 5 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 92 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 AL Burch card?
The AL Burch (Batting) is one of 524 subjects in the T206 "White Border" tobacco set issued 1909-1911, the hobby's most iconic vintage set (nicknamed "The Monster"). It pictures the Brooklyn Superbas player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 735 examples of the AL Burch have been graded, with only 19 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 AL Burch come with?
The AL Burch is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 AL Burch valuable?
Value depends heavily on the back brand and the card's grade: common backs in low grade trade modestly, while scarce backs and high grades command strong premiums. Check the current T206 Cards listings and eBay options above for live pricing.