1909-11 T206 Dick Egan
1909–11 T206 Dick Egan
Cincinnati Reds · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Dick Egan is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Dick Egan, a member of the historic Cincinnati Reds (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 903 examples have been graded, with only 13 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Dick Egan
Richard Joseph "Dick" Egan (June 23, 1884 – July 7, 1947) was a deadball-era infielder who attended Fordham University in New York before reaching the majors, making his big-league debut on September 15, 1908, with the Cincinnati Reds at age 24. A Portland, Oregon native, Egan settled in as Cincinnati's regular second baseman during the prime of his career from 1909 to 1912, also seeing time at shortstop. He spent 1908–1913 with the Reds, then finished with the Brooklyn Robins (1914–1915) and Boston Braves (1915–1916). Over nine seasons and 917 games he batted .249 with 767 hits, 4 home runs, 292 RBI, 374 runs, 87 doubles, 29 triples, and 167 stolen bases—the steals reflecting the running game that defined his era. A steady, glove-first middle infielder rather than a star, Egan never appeared in a World Series and is not in the Hall of Fame. Within the celebrated T206 White Border set he is one of the common, readily collectible subjects rather than a scarce key card.
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Confirmed backs (11)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 545 | 11 | 29 | 57 | 126 | 117 | 120 | 85 |
| SGC | 358 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 59 | 91 | 59 | 112 |
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 | 237 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 63 |
| Sweet Caporal | 42 |
| Polar Bear | 33 |
| Old Mill | 26 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 20 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 13 |
| El Principe de Gales | 10 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Carolina Brights | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 90 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 12 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 20 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 182 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 37 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 79 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Dick Egan card?
The Dick Egan 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 Cincinnati Reds player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 903 examples of the Dick Egan 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 Dick Egan come with?
The Dick Egan is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Dick Egan 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.
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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.