1909-11 T206 Frank Arellanes
1909–11 T206 Frank Arellanes
Boston Red Sox · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Frank Arellanes is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Frank Arellanes, a member of the historic Boston Red Sox (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1182 examples have been graded, with only 21 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Frank Arellanes
Born 1882 in Santa Cruz, CA (d. 1918), Frank Arellanes was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1908 and played 3 major-league seasons. He went 24-22 with a 2.28 ERA and 148 strikeouts across 74 appearances.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 730 | 15 | 49 | 106 | 187 | 132 | 136 | 105 |
| SGC | 452 | 6 | 11 | 53 | 91 | 111 | 81 | 99 |
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 | 386 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 70 |
| Sweet Caporal | 61 |
| Polar Bear | 37 |
| Cycle 1910 | 20 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 13 |
| Carolina Brights | 12 |
| Tolstoi | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 5 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 119 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 17 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 280 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 24 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 103 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Frank Arellanes card?
The Frank Arellanes 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 Boston Red Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1182 examples of the Frank Arellanes have been graded, with only 21 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Frank Arellanes come with?
The Frank Arellanes is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Frank Arellanes 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.