1909-11 T206 Claude Ritchey
1909–11 T206 Claude Ritchey
Boston Doves · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Claude Ritchey is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Claude Ritchey, a member of the historic Boston Doves (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 931 examples have been graded, with only 27 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Claude Ritchey
Born 1873 in Emlenton, PA (d. 1951), Claude Ritchey was a switch-hitting second baseman who debuted in 1897 and played 13 major-league seasons. He batted .273 with 1,618 hits, 18 home runs, and 155 stolen bases in 1,671 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 570 | 21 | 38 | 61 | 133 | 107 | 117 | 93 |
| SGC | 361 | 6 | 5 | 43 | 44 | 72 | 82 | 109 |
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 1909 | 108 |
| Piedmont | 106 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 76 |
| Sweet Caporal | 75 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 25 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 20 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 20 |
| El Principe de Gales | 20 |
| Old Mill | 18 |
| Hindu | 6 |
| Unknown back | 96 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 13 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 10 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 5 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 137 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 40 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 115 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 32 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Claude Ritchey card?
The Claude Ritchey 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 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 931 examples of the Claude Ritchey have been graded, with only 27 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Claude Ritchey come with?
The Claude Ritchey is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Claude Ritchey 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.