1909-11 T206 Cy Seymour (Throwing)
1909–11 T206 Cy Seymour
New York Giants · National League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Cy Seymour (“Throwing” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Cy Seymour, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 13 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1011 examples have been graded, with only 26 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Cy Seymour
Born 1872 in Albany, NY (d. 1919), Cy Seymour was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1896 and played 16 major-league seasons. He batted .303 with 1,723 hits, 52 home runs, and 222 stolen bases in 1,528 games.
Confirmed backs (13)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 600 | 19 | 35 | 82 | 153 | 112 | 109 | 90 |
| SGC | 411 | 7 | 8 | 56 | 78 | 71 | 77 | 114 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal | 79 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 70 |
| Polar Bear | 68 |
| Piedmont | 67 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 58 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 39 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 36 |
| Old Mill | 23 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 18 |
| El Principe de Gales | 14 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| Tolstoi | 8 |
| Cycle 1911 | 8 |
| Lenox | 3 |
| Hindu | 2 |
| Broad Leaf 1911 | 1 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 92 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 12 |
| Broad Leaf 1911 | 1 |
| Cycle 1911 | 8 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 7 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 1 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 3 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 32 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 85 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 46 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 53 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 81 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 54 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Cy Seymour card?
The Cy Seymour (Throwing) 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 13 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1011 examples of the Cy Seymour 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 Cy Seymour come with?
The Cy Seymour is confirmed with 13 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Lenox, 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 Cy Seymour 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.