1909-11 T206 Bugs Raymond
1909–11 T206 Bugs Raymond
New York Giants · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bugs Raymond is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bugs Raymond, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 855 examples have been graded, with only 18 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bugs Raymond
Born 1882 in Chicago, IL (d. 1912), Bugs Raymond was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1904 and played 6 major-league seasons. He went 45-57 with a 2.49 ERA and 401 strikeouts across 136 appearances.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 515 | 15 | 25 | 63 | 97 | 122 | 108 | 85 |
| SGC | 340 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 51 | 70 | 58 | 118 |
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 | 287 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 40 |
| Polar Bear | 37 |
| Sweet Caporal | 29 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 94 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Cycle 1910 | 3 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 227 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 25 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 65 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bugs Raymond card?
The Bugs Raymond 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 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 855 examples of the Bugs Raymond 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 Bugs Raymond come with?
The Bugs Raymond is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bugs Raymond 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.