1909-11 T206 Eddie Collins
1909–11 T206 Eddie Collins
Philadelphia Athletics · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Eddie Collins is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Eddie Collins, a member of the historic Philadelphia Athletics (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1757 examples have been graded, with only 27 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Eddie Collins
Born 1887 in Millerton, NY (d. 1951), Eddie Collins was a left-handed second baseman who debuted in 1906 and played 25 major-league seasons. He batted .333 with 3,315 hits, 47 home runs, and 744 stolen bases in 2,826 games. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. He anchored the Athletics' famed '$100,000 Infield' and retired with 3,315 hits and 741 stolen bases over a 25-year career.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 998 | 25 | 53 | 133 | 206 | 191 | 206 | 184 |
| SGC | 759 | 2 | 10 | 70 | 95 | 146 | 159 | 277 |
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 | 471 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 120 |
| Sweet Caporal | 67 |
| Old Mill | 39 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 35 |
| El Principe de Gales | 14 |
| Carolina Brights | 10 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Tolstoi | 6 |
| Unknown back | 219 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 2 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 4 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 18 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 29 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 465 |
| Sovereign 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 33 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 199 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Eddie Collins card?
The Eddie Collins 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 Philadelphia Athletics player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1757 examples of the Eddie Collins have been graded, with only 27 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Eddie Collins come with?
The Eddie Collins is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Eddie Collins 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.