1909-11 T206 Dolly Gray
1909–11 T206 Dolly Gray
Washington Senators · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Dolly Gray is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Dolly Gray, a member of the historic Washington Senators (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 848 examples have been graded, with only 18 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Dolly Gray
Born 1878 in Houghton, MI (d. 1956), Dolly Gray was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1909 and played 3 major-league seasons. He went 15-51 with a 3.52 ERA and 213 strikeouts across 98 appearances.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 537 | 13 | 36 | 70 | 119 | 110 | 111 | 78 |
| SGC | 311 | 5 | 8 | 42 | 47 | 84 | 57 | 68 |
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 | 268 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 56 |
| Polar Bear | 40 |
| Sweet Caporal | 34 |
| El Principe de Gales | 19 |
| Tolstoi | 13 |
| Carolina Brights | 5 |
| Unknown back | 102 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 14 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 192 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 29 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 62 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Dolly Gray card?
The Dolly Gray 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 Washington Senators player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 848 examples of the Dolly Gray have been graded, with only 18 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Dolly Gray come with?
The Dolly Gray is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: Carolina Brights, El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Dolly Gray 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.