1909-11 T206 Dode Criss
1909–11 T206 Dode Criss
St Louis Browns · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Dode Criss is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Dode Criss, a member of the historic St Louis Browns (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 897 examples have been graded, with only 27 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Dode Criss
Born 1885 in Sherman, MS (d. 1955), Dode Criss was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1908 and played 4 major-league seasons. He went 3-9 with a 4.38 ERA and 70 strikeouts across 30 appearances.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 567 | 22 | 40 | 55 | 141 | 112 | 116 | 81 |
| SGC | 330 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 46 | 87 | 60 | 98 |
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 | 113 |
| Piedmont | 113 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 60 |
| Sweet Caporal | 55 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 41 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 37 |
| Sovereign | 17 |
| Old Mill | 15 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 10 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 8 |
| Unknown back | 98 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 5 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 135 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 59 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 11 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 81 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 27 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Dode Criss card?
The Dode Criss 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 St Louis Browns player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 897 examples of the Dode Criss have been graded, with only 27 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Dode Criss come with?
The Dode Criss is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Dode Criss 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.