1909-11 T206 Ed Reagan
1909–11 T206 Ed Reagan
New Orleans Pelicans · Southern Association · Southern Leaguer print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Ed Reagan is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ed Reagan, a member of the historic New Orleans Pelicans (Southern Association), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 545 examples have been graded, with only 11 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Ed Reagan
Ed Reagan (Edward L. Reagan, born May 6, 1885) was a journeyman minor-league infielder of the Deadball Era who never reached the major leagues, making him one of the many obscure "Southern Leaguer" subjects in the T206 set. In 1910 he split the season between the Savannah Indians of the Class-C South Atlantic League and the New Orleans Pelicans of the Class-A Southern Association, lasting only about ten games with New Orleans — the highest level he ever attained, and the affiliation shown on his T206 card. A shortstop and second baseman, Reagan was a light hitter who compiled a career batting average around .227 before retiring as a player after the 1914 season. He spent his final playing years as player-manager of the Cordele Ramblers in the Georgia State League (1913-14), then continued managing, batting .176 in 24 games for the 1915 Charleston Sea Gulls of the South Atlantic League at age 30 before taking over as the Griffin club's player-manager in 1916. Like nearly all T206 Southern Leaguers, Reagan's card is a regional, lower-print subject prized far more by collectors than his modest playing record would suggest.
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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 | 331 | 8 | 19 | 33 | 78 | 57 | 66 | 70 |
| SGC | 214 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 37 | 39 | 51 | 64 |
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 | 139 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 126 |
| Hindu | 15 |
| Unknown back | 51 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 15 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 105 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 94 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Ed Reagan card?
The Ed Reagan 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 New Orleans Pelicans player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 545 examples of the Ed Reagan have been graded, with only 11 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Ed Reagan come with?
The Ed Reagan 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 Reagan 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 2026-08-28.