1909-11 T206 Frank Owen
1909–11 T206 Frank Owen
Chicago White Sox · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Frank Owen is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Frank Owen, a member of the historic Chicago White Sox (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 927 examples have been graded, with only 30 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Frank Owen
Born 1879 in Ypsilanti, MI (d. 1942), Frank Owen was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1901 and played 8 major-league seasons. He went 82-67 with a 2.55 ERA and 443 strikeouts across 194 appearances.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 575 | 27 | 37 | 70 | 133 | 107 | 109 | 92 |
| SGC | 352 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 58 | 109 |
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 | 131 |
| Piedmont | 106 |
| Sweet Caporal | 82 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 79 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 21 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 15 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 14 |
| El Principe de Gales | 8 |
| Old Mill | 7 |
| Hindu | 3 |
| Unknown back | 109 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 6 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 7 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 3 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 165 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 31 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 18 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 87 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 34 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Frank Owen card?
The Frank Owen 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 Chicago White Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 927 examples of the Frank Owen have been graded, with only 30 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Frank Owen come with?
The Frank Owen 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 Owen 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.