1909-11 T206 Doc Crandall (Portrait No Cap)
1909–11 T206 Doc Crandall
New York Giants · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Doc Crandall (“Portrait No Cap” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Doc Crandall, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 822 examples have been graded, with only 20 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Doc Crandall
Born 1887 in Wadena, IN (d. 1951), Doc Crandall was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1908 and played 10 major-league seasons. He went 102-62 with a 2.92 ERA and 606 strikeouts across 302 appearances.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 503 | 16 | 29 | 56 | 104 | 101 | 103 | 94 |
| SGC | 319 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 44 | 75 | 59 | 99 |
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 1909 | 125 |
| Piedmont | 90 |
| Sweet Caporal | 66 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 61 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 32 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 25 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| El Principe de Gales | 6 |
| Old Mill | 4 |
| Unknown back | 84 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 9 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 3 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 157 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 31 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 13 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 70 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 36 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Doc Crandall card?
The Doc Crandall (Portrait No Cap) 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 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 822 examples of the Doc Crandall have been graded, with only 20 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Doc Crandall come with?
The Doc Crandall is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Doc Crandall 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.