1909-11 T206 Charlie Fritz
1909–11 T206 Charlie Fritz
New Orleans Pelicans · Southern Association · Southern Leaguer print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Charlie Fritz is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Charlie Fritz, a member of the historic New Orleans Pelicans (Southern Association), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 563 examples have been graded, with only 9 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Charlie Fritz
Born 1882 in Mobile, AL (d. 1943), Charlie Fritz was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1907 and played 1 major-league season. He went 0-0 with a 3.00 ERA and 1 strikeouts across 1 appearances.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 339 | 8 | 21 | 40 | 86 | 66 | 52 | 66 |
| SGC | 224 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 25 | 47 | 45 | 83 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Old Mill | 148 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 117 |
| Hindu | 21 |
| Unknown back | 53 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 17 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 118 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 89 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Charlie Fritz card?
The Charlie Fritz 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 Orleans Pelicans player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 563 examples of the Charlie Fritz have been graded, with only 9 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Charlie Fritz come with?
The Charlie Fritz is confirmed with 3 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Charlie Fritz 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.