1909-11 T206 Doc White (Pitching)
1909–11 T206 Doc White
Chicago White Sox · American League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Doc White (“Pitching” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Doc White, a member of the historic Chicago White Sox (American League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 896 examples have been graded, with only 30 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Doc White
Born 1879 in Washington, DC (d. 1969), Doc White was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1901 and played 13 major-league seasons. He went 189-156 with a 2.39 ERA and 1,384 strikeouts across 427 appearances.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 527 | 25 | 33 | 65 | 124 | 87 | 105 | 88 |
| SGC | 369 | 5 | 12 | 40 | 60 | 88 | 65 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 76 |
| Sweet Caporal | 63 |
| Piedmont | 57 |
| Polar Bear | 54 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 48 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 26 |
| Old Mill | 25 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 20 |
| Tolstoi | 18 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| El Principe de Gales | 14 |
| Cycle 1911 | 6 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 3 |
| Uzit | 2 |
| Lenox | 1 |
| Unknown back | 98 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 3 |
| Cycle 1911 | 5 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 8 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 1 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 21 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 75 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 49 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 52 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 21 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 92 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 26 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Doc White card?
The Doc White (Pitching) 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 Chicago White Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 896 examples of the Doc White have been graded, with only 30 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Doc White come with?
The Doc White is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Lenox, 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 White 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.