1909-11 T206 Foley White
1909–11 T206 Foley White
Houston Buffaloes · Texas League · Southern Leaguer print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Foley White is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Foley White, a member of the historic Houston Buffaloes (Texas League), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 2 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 656 examples have been graded, with only 12 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Foley White
Foley White was an outfielder who played in the Texas League during the T206 era, appearing for the Houston Buffaloes and then the Waco Navigators in 1909. (Birth and death details could not be verified.)
Confirmed backs (2)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 391 | 10 | 15 | 35 | 103 | 81 | 79 | 68 |
| SGC | 265 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 48 | 63 | 51 | 78 |
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 | 191 |
| Old Mill | 122 |
| Unknown back | 78 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 107 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 158 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Foley White card?
The Foley White 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 Houston Buffaloes player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 2 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 656 examples of the Foley White have been graded, with only 12 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Foley White come with?
The Foley White is confirmed with 2 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Foley White 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.