1909-11 T206 Charlie Hemphill
1909–11 T206 Charlie Hemphill
New York Highlanders · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Charlie Hemphill is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Charlie Hemphill, a member of the historic New York Highlanders (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 795 examples have been graded, with only 25 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Charlie Hemphill
Born 1876 in Greenville, MI (d. 1953), Charlie Hemphill was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1899 and played 11 major-league seasons. He batted .271 with 1,230 hits, 22 home runs, and 207 stolen bases in 1,242 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 494 | 20 | 41 | 71 | 110 | 92 | 97 | 63 |
| SGC | 301 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 43 | 76 | 54 | 87 |
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 | 111 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 107 |
| Sweet Caporal | 57 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 45 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 31 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 22 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 18 |
| Old Mill | 9 |
| El Principe de Gales | 8 |
| Unknown back | 86 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 11 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 2 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 141 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 29 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 11 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 83 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 2 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Charlie Hemphill card?
The Charlie Hemphill 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 Highlanders player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 795 examples of the Charlie Hemphill have been graded, with only 25 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Charlie Hemphill come with?
The Charlie Hemphill is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Charlie Hemphill 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.