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
Born March 30, 1874 in Canton, Ohio (d. 1942), Ed Gremminger (full name Lorenzo Edward Gremminger) was a right-handed-hitting, right-handed-throwing third baseman who batted .251 over four major-league seasons with the Cleveland Spiders (1895), Boston Beaneaters (1902-03), and Detroit Tigers (1904), and later played in the Southern Association for the Montgomery club (1908-10).
Confirmed backs (3)
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 the T206
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.