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
Fred Abbott — born Harry Frederick Winbigler on October 22, 1874, in Versailles, Ohio — was a deadball-era catcher who spent more than a decade in the minors before the majors ever called. He entered pro ball as a teenager around 1891 and toiled through independent Ohio clubs and the Southern Association's New Orleans Pelicans, from whom Cleveland purchased his contract before the 1903 season. Already 28, he debuted with the Cleveland Naps (then "Blues") in April 1903 and appeared in 77 games as a rookie, his busiest big-league year. He caught for Cleveland in 1903-1904, then was dealt to the Philadelphia Phillies for 1905. Across three MLB seasons he played 160 games, batting .209 with 107 hits, 1 home run, and 49 RBIs, working mostly behind the plate with a stint at first base. His finest baseball came afterward as the everyday catcher for the American Association's Toledo Mud Hens (roughly 1906-1910) — the team pictured on this card — where he hit as high as .331 in 1908, before closing out with the Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League. He ran a Toledo bowling alley and pool hall with teammate Harry Hinchman, settled in Los Angeles, and died there in 1935. As a Toledo minor-leaguer rather than a star, Abbott is one of the more obscure subjects in the T206 set.
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Confirmed backs (10)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
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 this T206 card?
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.
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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.