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
Born 1885 in McDonough, Georgia (d. 1954), Ed Reagan was a right-handed infielder (second base and shortstop) who played in the minor leagues from 1906 to 1916, including a brief stint with New Orleans of the Southern Association in 1910, but never reached the major leagues.
Confirmed backs (3)
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 the T206
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.