1909-11 T206 Fred Beck
1909–11 T206 Fred Beck
Boston Doves · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Fred Beck is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Fred Beck, a member of the historic Boston Doves (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 904 examples have been graded, with only 17 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Fred Beck
Born 1886 in Havana, IL (d. 1962), Fred Beck was a left-handed first baseman who debuted in 1909 and played 5 major-league seasons. He batted .252 with 536 hits, 33 home runs, and 31 stolen bases in 635 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 559 | 15 | 22 | 67 | 119 | 103 | 123 | 110 |
| SGC | 345 | 2 | 6 | 34 | 45 | 84 | 64 | 110 |
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 | 221 |
| Polar Bear | 58 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 54 |
| Sweet Caporal | 42 |
| Old Mill | 23 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 21 |
| El Principe de Gales | 10 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 7 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Carolina Brights | 6 |
| Piedmont | 2 |
| Unknown back | 99 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 3 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 5 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 10 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 23 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 164 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 1 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 30 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 11 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 87 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Fred Beck card?
The Fred Beck 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 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 904 examples of the Fred Beck have been graded, with only 17 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Fred Beck come with?
The Fred Beck 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 Beck 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.