1909-11 T206 Cecil Ferguson
1909–11 T206 Cecil Ferguson
Boston Doves · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Cecil Ferguson is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Cecil Ferguson, a member of the historic Boston Doves (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 917 examples have been graded, with only 13 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Cecil Ferguson
Cecil Benoni "Fergy" Ferguson (August 27, 1883–September 5, 1943) was a right-handed pitcher born in Ellsworth, Indiana. He signed a professional contract with Terre Haute's Class-B club in 1902 while still in high school and worked his way up through the minors at Lansing, South Bend, and Louisville before the New York Giants brought him to the majors. As a rookie in 1906 he led the majors with seven saves and posted a sharp 2.58 ERA. He pitched for the Giants (1906–1907), then for the Boston Doves and their successor Rustlers (1908–1911), his best full season coming in 1908 when he went 11–11 with a 2.47 ERA and, on June 12, held Cincinnati to just two hits. Over parts of six big-league seasons he compiled a 29–46 record, a 3.34 ERA, and 298 strikeouts. After baseball, Ferguson earned an osteopathic degree and became a respected sports physician, treating stars like Bob Feller, Carl Hubbell, and Johnny Mize. He is not a Hall of Famer, and in the T206 set he is one of the many obscure Deadball-era subjects (a "350 Only" series card).
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Confirmed backs (8)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 583 | 11 | 39 | 77 | 144 | 127 | 113 | 72 |
| SGC | 334 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 62 | 83 | 58 | 85 |
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 | 320 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 47 |
| Polar Bear | 34 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 31 |
| Sweet Caporal | 26 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 10 |
| Tolstoi | 8 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Unknown back | 101 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 236 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 21 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 24 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 41 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Cecil Ferguson card?
The Cecil Ferguson 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 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 917 examples of the Cecil Ferguson have been graded, with only 13 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Cecil Ferguson come with?
The Cecil Ferguson is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Cecil Ferguson 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.
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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-08-28.