1909-11 T206 Ed Greminger
1909–11 T206 Ed Greminger
Montgomery Climbers · Southern Association · Southern Leaguer print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Ed Greminger is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ed Greminger, a member of the historic Montgomery Climbers (Southern Association), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 516 examples have been graded, with only 20 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Ed Greminger
Lorenzo Edward "Battleship" Gremminger — the card spells the surname "Greminger" — was a right-handed third baseman born March 30, 1874, in Canton, Ohio. A big man at 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, he broke into the majors at age 21 with the Cleveland Spiders in 1895, then spent roughly six years back in the minors before earning a second chance. He returned as the regular third baseman for the Boston Beaneaters in 1902 and 1903, leading National League third basemen in putouts both years, in fielding percentage in 1902, and in assists and double plays in 1903. A final big-league stop with the Detroit Tigers in 1904 (last game July 30, 1904) closed out four MLB seasons: 383 games, a .251 average, 356 hits, 7 home runs and 164 RBIs. He kept playing in the minors afterward — Minneapolis, then Montgomery of the Southern Association from 1908 to 1910 (about 117 games at third in 1909), the tenure that put him in the T206 set's Southern Leaguer series. He was never a Hall of Famer; his card is a minor-league Southern Leaguer subject, not a star. He died in his hometown of Canton on May 26, 1942.
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Confirmed backs (3)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 308 | 15 | 24 | 49 | 75 | 52 | 41 | 52 |
| SGC | 208 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 40 | 37 | 82 |
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 | 134 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 99 |
| Hindu | 18 |
| Unknown back | 57 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 18 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 97 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 93 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Ed Greminger card?
The Ed Greminger 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 Montgomery Climbers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 516 examples of the Ed Greminger have been graded, with only 20 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Ed Greminger come with?
The Ed Greminger 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 Greminger 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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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.