1909-11 T206 Chief Myers (Batting)
1909–11 T206 Chief Myers
New York Giants · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Chief Myers (“Batting” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Chief Myers, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 884 examples have been graded, with only 11 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Chief Myers
Born 1880 in Riverside, CA (d. 1971), Chief Myers was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1909 and played 9 major-league seasons. He batted .291 with 826 hits, 14 home runs, and 44 stolen bases in 992 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 535 | 8 | 31 | 75 | 128 | 116 | 101 | 76 |
| SGC | 349 | 3 | 8 | 37 | 60 | 70 | 74 | 97 |
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 | 341 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 49 |
| Sweet Caporal | 44 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Tolstoi | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Unknown back | 84 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 241 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 93 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Chief Myers card?
The Chief Myers (Batting) 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 Giants player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 884 examples of the Chief Myers have been graded, with only 11 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Chief Myers come with?
The Chief Myers is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Piedmont, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Chief Myers 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.