1909-11 T206 Fred Abbott
1909–11 T206 Fred Abbott
Toledo Mud Hens · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Fred Abbott is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Fred Abbott, a member of the historic Toledo Mud Hens (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1017 examples have been graded, with only 29 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Fred Abbott
Born 1874 in Versailles, OH (d. 1935), Fred Abbott was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1903 and played 3 major-league seasons. He batted .209 with 107 hits, 1 home runs, and 14 stolen bases in 160 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 611 | 26 | 41 | 83 | 138 | 135 | 100 | 88 |
| SGC | 406 | 3 | 9 | 44 | 72 | 100 | 76 | 102 |
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 | 237 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 67 |
| Sweet Caporal | 64 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 33 |
| Polar Bear | 31 |
| Old Mill | 29 |
| El Principe de Gales | 16 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| Carolina Brights | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 110 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 2 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 6 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 23 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 200 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 23 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 39 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 104 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Fred Abbott card?
The Fred Abbott 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 Toledo Mud Hens player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1017 examples of the Fred Abbott have been graded, with only 29 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Fred Abbott come with?
The Fred Abbott is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Fred Abbott 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.