1909-11 T206 Ed Cicotte
1909–11 T206 Ed Cicotte
Boston Red Sox · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Ed Cicotte is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ed Cicotte, a member of the historic Boston Red Sox (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1265 examples have been graded, with only 18 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Ed Cicotte
Born 1884 in Springwells, MI (d. 1969), Ed Cicotte was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1905 and played 14 major-league seasons. He went 208-149 with a 2.38 ERA and 1,374 strikeouts across 502 appearances.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 695 | 17 | 35 | 74 | 150 | 127 | 159 | 133 |
| SGC | 570 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 77 | 136 | 113 | 206 |
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 | 137 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 136 |
| Sweet Caporal | 79 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 63 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 50 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 29 |
| Sovereign | 18 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 14 |
| El Principe de Gales | 10 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Old Mill | 6 |
| Unknown back | 144 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 13 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 236 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 89 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 12 |
| Sovereign 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 28 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 127 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 64 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Ed Cicotte card?
The Ed Cicotte 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 Boston Red Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1265 examples of the Ed Cicotte 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 Ed Cicotte come with?
The Ed Cicotte is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Ed Cicotte 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.