1909-11 T206 Dummy Taylor
1909–11 T206 Dummy Taylor
Buffalo Bisons · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Dummy Taylor is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Dummy Taylor, a member of the historic Buffalo Bisons (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 12 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1000 examples have been graded, with only 18 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Dummy Taylor
Born 1875 in Oskaloosa, KS (d. 1958), Dummy Taylor was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1900 and played 9 major-league seasons. He went 116-106 with a 2.75 ERA and 767 strikeouts across 274 appearances.
Confirmed backs (12)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 544 | 14 | 46 | 56 | 109 | 111 | 105 | 103 |
| SGC | 456 | 4 | 4 | 45 | 54 | 106 | 95 | 148 |
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 | 246 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 71 |
| Sweet Caporal | 46 |
| Polar Bear | 33 |
| Old Mill | 17 |
| El Principe de Gales | 13 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Tolstoi | 1 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights | 1 |
| Unknown back | 91 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 10 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 14 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 24 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 247 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 38 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 98 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Dummy Taylor card?
The Dummy Taylor 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 Buffalo Bisons player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 12 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1000 examples of the Dummy Taylor 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 Dummy Taylor come with?
The Dummy Taylor 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 Dummy Taylor 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.