1909-11 T206 Buck Herzog (Boston)
1909–11 T206 Buck Herzog
Boston Doves · National League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Buck Herzog (“Boston” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Buck Herzog, a member of the historic Boston Doves (National League), and was printed in the 460 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 861 examples have been graded, with only 14 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Buck Herzog
Born 1885 in Baltimore, MD (d. 1953), Buck Herzog was a right-handed second baseman who debuted in 1908 and played 13 major-league seasons. He batted .259 with 1,370 hits, 20 home runs, and 312 stolen bases in 1,493 games.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 513 | 13 | 24 | 55 | 126 | 103 | 102 | 90 |
| SGC | 348 | 1 | 11 | 33 | 52 | 92 | 69 | 90 |
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 1911 | 174 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 87 |
| Sweet Caporal | 57 |
| Polar Bear | 31 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 24 |
| Old Mill | 16 |
| Tolstoi | 16 |
| Lenox | 10 |
| Cycle 1911 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales | 3 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 1 |
| Uzit | 1 |
| Unknown back | 89 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 2 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 5 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 20 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 144 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 25 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 20 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 111 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 19 |
| Uzit 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Buck Herzog card?
The Buck Herzog (Boston) 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 Boston Doves player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 861 examples of the Buck Herzog have been graded, with only 14 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Buck Herzog come with?
The Buck Herzog is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi, Uzit. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Buck Herzog 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.