1909-11 T206 Deacon Phillippe
1909–11 T206 Deacon Phillippe
Pittsburgh Pirates · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Deacon Phillippe is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Deacon Phillippe, a member of the historic Pittsburgh Pirates (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1263 examples have been graded, with only 26 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Deacon Phillippe
Born 1872 in Rural Retreat, VA (d. 1952), Deacon Phillippe was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1899 and played 13 major-league seasons. He went 189-109 with a 2.59 ERA and 929 strikeouts across 372 appearances.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 768 | 23 | 57 | 106 | 186 | 158 | 135 | 103 |
| SGC | 495 | 3 | 15 | 49 | 88 | 124 | 89 | 127 |
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 | 379 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 74 |
| Sweet Caporal | 48 |
| Polar Bear | 28 |
| El Principe de Gales | 27 |
| Cycle 1910 | 23 |
| Carolina Brights | 20 |
| Tolstoi | 15 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 139 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 5 |
| Cycle 1910 | 11 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 37 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 289 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 1 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 28 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 104 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Deacon Phillippe card?
The Deacon Phillippe 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 Pittsburgh Pirates player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1263 examples of the Deacon Phillippe 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 Deacon Phillippe come with?
The Deacon Phillippe is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Deacon Phillippe 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.