1909-11 T206 Doc Marshall
1909–11 T206 Doc Marshall
Brooklyn Superbas · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Doc Marshall is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Doc Marshall, a member of the historic Brooklyn Superbas (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 844 examples have been graded, with only 14 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Doc Marshall
Born 1875 in Butler, PA (d. 1959), Doc Marshall was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1904 and played 5 major-league seasons. He batted .210 with 159 hits, 2 home runs, and 15 stolen bases in 261 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 531 | 12 | 41 | 73 | 132 | 104 | 98 | 71 |
| SGC | 313 | 2 | 4 | 40 | 56 | 73 | 56 | 82 |
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 | 336 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 45 |
| Sweet Caporal | 37 |
| Cycle 1910 | 11 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Drum | 2 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 91 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 238 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Doc Marshall card?
The Doc Marshall 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 Brooklyn Superbas player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 844 examples of the Doc Marshall have been graded, with only 14 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Doc Marshall come with?
The Doc Marshall is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Doc Marshall 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.