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
Born 1883 in Ellsworth, IN (d. 1943), Cecil Ferguson was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1906 and played 6 major-league seasons. He went 29-46 with a 3.34 ERA and 298 strikeouts across 142 appearances.
Confirmed backs (8)
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 the T206
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.