1909-11 T206 Ed Foster
1909–11 T206 Ed Foster
Charleston Sea Gulls · South Atlantic League · Southern Leaguer print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Ed Foster is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ed Foster, a member of the historic Charleston Sea Gulls (South Atlantic League), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 532 examples have been graded, with only 13 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Ed Foster
Born 1885 in Lebanon, TN (d. 1929), Ed Foster was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1908 and played 1 major-league season. He went 1-0 with a 2.14 ERA and 11 strikeouts across 6 appearances.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 314 | 13 | 13 | 40 | 80 | 66 | 56 | 46 |
| SGC | 218 | 0 | 11 | 22 | 30 | 51 | 35 | 69 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Old Mill | 171 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 89 |
| Hindu | 9 |
| Unknown back | 45 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 9 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 126 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 83 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Ed Foster card?
The Ed Foster 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 Charleston Sea Gulls player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 532 examples of the Ed Foster have been graded, with only 13 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Ed Foster come with?
The Ed Foster is confirmed with 3 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Ed Foster 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.