1909-11 T206 Clyde Milan
1909–11 T206 Clyde Milan
Washington Senators · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Clyde Milan is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Clyde Milan, a member of the historic Washington Senators (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 900 examples have been graded, with only 13 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Clyde Milan
Born 1887 in Linden, TN (d. 1953), Clyde Milan was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1907 and played 16 major-league seasons. He batted .285 with 2,100 hits, 17 home runs, and 495 stolen bases in 1,982 games.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 522 | 9 | 30 | 64 | 112 | 109 | 105 | 93 |
| SGC | 378 | 4 | 10 | 37 | 57 | 111 | 67 | 92 |
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 | 361 |
| Sweet Caporal | 52 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 49 |
| Polar Bear | 32 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Cycle 1910 | 11 |
| Tolstoi | 2 |
| Drum | 2 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 12 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 13 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 241 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 26 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 83 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Clyde Milan card?
The Clyde Milan 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 Washington Senators player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 900 examples of the Clyde Milan have been graded, with only 13 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Clyde Milan come with?
The Clyde Milan is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Clyde Milan 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.