1909-11 T206 Ernie Howard
1909–11 T206 Ernie Howard
Savannah Indians · South Atlantic League · Southern Leaguer print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Ernie Howard is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ernie Howard, a member of the historic Savannah Indians (South Atlantic League), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 532 examples have been graded, with only 8 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Ernie Howard
Born 1881 in Vicksburg, Mississippi (d. 1946), Ernie Howard was an outfielder who played in the minor leagues from 1902 to 1915, spending several seasons with Savannah of the South Atlantic League and later in the Texas League.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 303 | 7 | 18 | 43 | 78 | 58 | 52 | 47 |
| SGC | 229 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 30 | 44 | 49 | 80 |
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 | 130 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 98 |
| Hindu | 16 |
| Unknown back | 59 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 14 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 120 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 95 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Ernie Howard card?
The Ernie Howard 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 Savannah Indians player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 532 examples of the Ernie Howard have been graded, with only 8 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Ernie Howard come with?
The Ernie Howard 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 Ernie Howard 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.