1909-11 T206 Ed Summers
1909–11 T206 Ed Summers
Detroit Tigers · American League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Ed Summers is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ed Summers, a member of the historic Detroit Tigers (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 931 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 Summers
Born 1884 in Ladoga, IN (d. 1953), Ed Summers was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1908 and played 5 major-league seasons. He went 68-45 with a 2.42 ERA and 362 strikeouts across 138 appearances.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 581 | 15 | 42 | 78 | 136 | 104 | 126 | 80 |
| SGC | 350 | 5 | 5 | 53 | 50 | 83 | 70 | 84 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1910 | 305 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 63 |
| Sweet Caporal | 53 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 21 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Tolstoi | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Unknown back | 115 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 242 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 14 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 81 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Ed Summers card?
The Ed Summers 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 Detroit Tigers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 931 examples of the Ed Summers 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 Summers come with?
The Ed Summers is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Ed Summers 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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