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
Guy Harris "Doc" White was a slender left-handed pitcher and one of the deadball era's finest control artists. Born in Washington, D.C., in 1879, he pitched at Georgetown and signed with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1901 while completing a dentistry degree, which he earned in 1902 and practiced in the offseason, giving him his lasting nickname "Doc." After two seasons in Philadelphia (1901-1902), he jumped to the Chicago White Sox, where he spent the rest of his career (1903-1912). White was the ace of the 1906 "Hitless Wonders" world champions, beating the crosstown Cubs 8-3 in the clinching Game 5 of the World Series; that year he also led the American League with a 1.52 ERA. In September 1904 he threw five consecutive shutouts, a scoreless-innings feat that stood as a record until Don Drysdale tied it in 1968. In 1907 he tied for the AL lead with 27 wins. White finished 189-156 with a 2.39 ERA and 1,384 strikeouts over 13 seasons. He is not in the Hall of Fame.
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Confirmed backs (5)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
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 this T206 card?
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.
Other poses of Doc White
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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-08-28.