1909-11 T206 Elmer Flick
1909–11 T206 Elmer Flick
Cleveland Naps · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Elmer Flick is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Elmer Flick, a member of the historic Cleveland Naps (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1255 examples have been graded, with only 18 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Elmer Flick
Elmer Harrison Flick, born in Bedford, Ohio, in 1876, entered professional ball in 1896 with the Youngstown Puddlers of the Inter-State League and reached the majors with the National League's Philadelphia Phillies in 1898. A left-handed right fielder famed for his batting and speed, he starred four seasons in Philadelphia, leading the NL with 110 RBIs in 1900, then jumped leagues, playing 11 games for the Athletics before settling with Cleveland's Bronchos/Naps from 1902 through 1910. There he won the 1905 American League batting title at .308 -- the lowest championship average until Carl Yastrzemski's .301 in 1968 -- and led the AL in stolen bases in 1904 and 1906 and in triples three straight years. On July 6, 1902, he became the first AL player to hit three triples in one game. He retired with a .313 average, 1,752 hits, 164 triples, and 330 steals. His fame rests partly on Cleveland's refusal, before 1907, to trade him straight up for the young Ty Cobb. One of the set's Hall of Famers, Flick was elected by the Veterans Committee in 1963.
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Confirmed backs (5)
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 | 729 | 17 | 21 | 76 | 167 | 149 | 166 | 133 |
| SGC | 526 | 1 | 3 | 41 | 68 | 143 | 96 | 174 |
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 1909 | 158 |
| Piedmont | 144 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 71 |
| Sweet Caporal | 62 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 51 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 40 |
| Sovereign | 16 |
| Hindu | 13 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 11 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 8 |
| Old Mill | 5 |
| Unknown back | 150 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 13 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 226 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 74 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 29 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 123 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 2 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 45 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Elmer Flick card?
The Elmer Flick 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 Cleveland Naps player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1255 examples of the Elmer Flick have been graded, with only 18 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Elmer Flick come with?
The Elmer Flick is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Elmer Flick 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.