1909-11 T206 Chick Gandil
1909–11 T206 Chick Gandil
Chicago White Sox · American League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Chick Gandil is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Chick Gandil, a member of the historic Chicago White Sox (American League), and was printed in the 460 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1321 examples have been graded, with only 26 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Chick Gandil
Born 1888 in St. Paul, MN (d. 1970), Chick Gandil was a right-handed first baseman who debuted in 1910 and played 9 major-league seasons. He batted .277 with 1,176 hits, 11 home runs, and 153 stolen bases in 1,147 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 745 | 25 | 36 | 84 | 172 | 141 | 126 | 161 |
| SGC | 576 | 1 | 11 | 55 | 82 | 122 | 119 | 186 |
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 1911 | 231 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 111 |
| Sweet Caporal | 81 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 43 |
| Polar Bear | 33 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 32 |
| Tolstoi | 30 |
| Cycle 1911 | 12 |
| El Principe de Gales | 11 |
| Hindu | 5 |
| Old Mill | 4 |
| Unknown back | 152 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 19 |
| Cycle 1911 | 5 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 9 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 4 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 237 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 38 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 53 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 2 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 175 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 30 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Chick Gandil card?
The Chick Gandil 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 Chicago White Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1321 examples of the Chick Gandil have been graded, with only 26 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Chick Gandil come with?
The Chick Gandil is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Chick Gandil 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.