1909-11 T206 Doc White (Portrait)
1909–11 T206 Doc White
Chicago White Sox · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Doc White (“Portrait” 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 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 849 examples have been graded, with only 21 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 (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 494 | 20 | 32 | 62 | 101 | 97 | 100 | 82 |
| SGC | 355 | 1 | 8 | 40 | 62 | 84 | 65 | 95 |
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 | 117 |
| Sweet Caporal | 61 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 56 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 45 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 29 |
| Old Mill | 20 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 12 |
| Hindu | 12 |
| Sovereign | 11 |
| Unknown back | 115 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 13 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 146 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 50 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 18 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 81 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 33 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Doc White card?
The Doc White (Portrait) 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 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 849 examples of the Doc White have been graded, with only 21 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 5 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. 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.