1909-11 T206 Frank Bowerman
1909–11 T206 Frank Bowerman
Boston Doves · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Frank Bowerman is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Frank Bowerman, a member of the historic Boston Doves (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 866 examples have been graded, with only 16 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Frank Bowerman
Born 1868 in Romeo, MI (d. 1948), Frank Bowerman was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1895 and played 15 major-league seasons. He batted .251 with 852 hits, 13 home runs, and 81 stolen bases in 1,045 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 530 | 14 | 32 | 57 | 119 | 88 | 118 | 102 |
| SGC | 336 | 2 | 7 | 35 | 55 | 65 | 59 | 113 |
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 | 117 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 99 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 63 |
| Sweet Caporal | 57 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 36 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 23 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 20 |
| Old Mill | 11 |
| El Principe de Gales | 11 |
| Hindu | 6 |
| Unknown back | 87 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 6 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 12 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 139 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 40 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 18 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 84 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 32 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Frank Bowerman card?
The Frank Bowerman 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 Doves player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 866 examples of the Frank Bowerman have been graded, with only 16 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Frank Bowerman come with?
The Frank Bowerman is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Frank Bowerman 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.