1909-11 T206 Art Fletcher
1909–11 T206 Art Fletcher
New York Giants · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Art Fletcher is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Art Fletcher, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 7 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 912 examples have been graded, with only 18 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Art Fletcher
Born 1885 in Collinsville, IL (d. 1950), Art Fletcher was a right-handed shortstop who debuted in 1909 and played 13 major-league seasons. He batted .277 with 1,534 hits, 32 home runs, and 159 stolen bases in 1,533 games.
Confirmed backs (7)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 575 | 15 | 35 | 94 | 138 | 113 | 102 | 78 |
| SGC | 337 | 3 | 5 | 43 | 55 | 88 | 61 | 82 |
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 1910 | 342 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 55 |
| Sweet Caporal | 45 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 14 |
| Tolstoi | 5 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 108 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 236 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 85 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Art Fletcher card?
The Art Fletcher 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 New York Giants player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 7 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 912 examples of the Art Fletcher have been graded, with only 18 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Art Fletcher come with?
The Art Fletcher is confirmed with 7 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Art Fletcher 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.