1909-11 T206 Birdie Cree
1909–11 T206 Birdie Cree
New York Highlanders · American League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Birdie Cree is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Birdie Cree, a member of the historic New York Highlanders (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 948 examples have been graded, with only 26 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Birdie Cree
Born 1882 in Khedive, PA (d. 1942), Birdie Cree was a right-handed outfielder who debuted in 1908 and played 8 major-league seasons. He batted .292 with 761 hits, 11 home runs, and 132 stolen bases in 742 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 585 | 19 | 41 | 71 | 148 | 109 | 123 | 74 |
| SGC | 363 | 7 | 9 | 47 | 62 | 95 | 54 | 89 |
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 | 271 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 82 |
| Sweet Caporal | 60 |
| Old Mill | 34 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| El Principe de Gales | 9 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Carolina Brights | 7 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| Tolstoi | 3 |
| Unknown back | 94 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 9 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 21 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 187 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 115 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Birdie Cree card?
The Birdie Cree 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 Highlanders player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 948 examples of the Birdie Cree have been graded, with only 26 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Birdie Cree come with?
The Birdie Cree is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Birdie Cree 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.