1909-11 T206 Doc Adkins
1909–11 T206 Doc Adkins
Baltimore Orioles · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Doc Adkins is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Doc Adkins, a member of the historic Baltimore Orioles (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 7 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 808 examples have been graded, with only 3 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Doc Adkins
Born 1872 in Troy, WI (d. 1934), Doc Adkins was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1902 and played 2 major-league seasons. He went 1-1 with a 5.00 ERA and 3 strikeouts across 6 appearances.
Confirmed backs (7)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 472 | 3 | 14 | 46 | 109 | 95 | 103 | 102 |
| SGC | 336 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 47 | 87 | 74 | 105 |
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 | 262 |
| Polar Bear | 47 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 42 |
| Sweet Caporal | 33 |
| Cycle 1910 | 15 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Drum | 2 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 61 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 15 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 199 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 42 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 72 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Doc Adkins card?
The Doc Adkins 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 Baltimore Orioles player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 7 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 808 examples of the Doc Adkins have been graded, with only 3 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Doc Adkins come with?
The Doc Adkins is confirmed with 7 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Doc Adkins 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.