1909-11 T206 Doc Crandall (Portrait With Cap)
1909–11 T206 Doc Crandall
New York Giants · National League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Doc Crandall (“Portrait With 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 460 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1002 examples have been graded, with only 16 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 (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 595 | 15 | 51 | 89 | 149 | 105 | 96 | 90 |
| SGC | 407 | 1 | 14 | 45 | 81 | 97 | 65 | 104 |
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 1911 | 196 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 73 |
| Sweet Caporal | 51 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 50 |
| Polar Bear | 28 |
| Tolstoi | 26 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 26 |
| Hindu | 14 |
| El Principe de Gales | 10 |
| Old Mill | 7 |
| Cycle 1911 | 6 |
| Uzit | 1 |
| Unknown back | 107 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 16 |
| Cycle 1911 | 5 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 4 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 6 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 152 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 26 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 40 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 119 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 36 |
| Uzit 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Doc Crandall card?
The Doc Crandall (Portrait With 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 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1002 examples of the Doc Crandall have been graded, with only 16 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 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi, Uzit. 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.