1909-11 T206 Dots Miller
1909–11 T206 Dots Miller
Pittsburgh Pirates · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Dots Miller is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Dots Miller, a member of the historic Pittsburgh Pirates (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1217 examples have been graded, with only 37 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Dots Miller
Born 1886 in Kearny, NJ (d. 1923), Dots Miller was a right-handed first baseman who debuted in 1909 and played 12 major-league seasons. He batted .263 with 1,526 hits, 32 home runs, and 177 stolen bases in 1,589 games.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 741 | 33 | 56 | 102 | 184 | 124 | 130 | 112 |
| SGC | 476 | 4 | 9 | 64 | 82 | 108 | 84 | 125 |
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 | 375 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 68 |
| Sweet Caporal | 46 |
| El Principe de Gales | 30 |
| Polar Bear | 29 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 19 |
| Carolina Brights | 18 |
| Cycle 1910 | 16 |
| Tolstoi | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 132 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 8 |
| Cycle 1910 | 11 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 24 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 285 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 26 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 107 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Dots Miller card?
The Dots Miller 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 Pittsburgh Pirates player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1217 examples of the Dots Miller have been graded, with only 37 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Dots Miller come with?
The Dots Miller is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, 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 Dots Miller 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.