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1909-11 T206 Donnie Bush

1909–11 T206 Donnie Bush

White Border
Detroit Tigers · American League · 350 Only print series

The 1909–1911 T206 Donnie Bush is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Donnie Bush, a member of the historic Detroit Tigers (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 12 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1037 examples have been graded, with only 19 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.

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About Donnie Bush

Born 1887 in Indianapolis, IN (d. 1972), Donnie Bush was a switch-hitting shortstop who debuted in 1908 and played 16 major-league seasons. He batted .250 with 1,804 hits, 9 home runs, and 404 stolen bases in 1,946 games.

Confirmed backs (12)

American BeautyBroad LeafCarolina BrightsCycleDrumEl Principe de GalesOld MillPiedmontPolar Bear (Scrap)SovereignSweet CaporalTolstoi

Population (PSA · SGC)

Grader	Total	NM 7+	6	5	4	3	2	1 & Auth
PSA	645	13	48	97	159	143	102	83
SGC	392	6	6	46	64	96	63	111

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	285
Sweet Caporal 1910	75
Sweet Caporal	45
Polar Bear	39
Old Mill	28
Sovereign 1910	26
American Beauty 1910	11
Cycle 1910	8
El Principe de Gales	8
Carolina Brights	7
Broad Leaf 1910	2
Tolstoi	1
Unknown back	110

SGC by back

Back	Graded
American Beauty 1910	3
Carolina Brights 1909-11	4
Cycle 1910	5
Drum 1910	1
El Principe de Gales 1909-11	13
Old Mill 1909-11	14
Piedmont 1910	214
Polar Bear 1909-11	32
Sovereign 1910	22
Sweet Caporal 1910	81
Tolstoi 1909-11	3

Frequently asked questions

What is the 1909-11 T206 Donnie Bush card?

The Donnie Bush 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 Detroit Tigers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 12 different tobacco-brand backs.

How rare is the T206

Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1037 examples of the Donnie Bush have been graded, with only 19 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.

Which backs does the T206 Donnie Bush come with?

The Donnie Bush is confirmed with 12 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.

Is the T206 Donnie Bush 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.

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