1909-11 T206 Fred Burchell
1909–11 T206 Fred Burchell
Buffalo Bisons · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Fred Burchell is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Fred Burchell, a member of the historic Buffalo Bisons (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 932 examples have been graded, with only 32 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Fred Burchell
Born 1879 in Perth Amboy, NJ (d. 1951), Fred Burchell was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1903 and played 4 major-league seasons. He went 13-15 with a 2.93 ERA and 124 strikeouts across 49 appearances.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 570 | 28 | 32 | 82 | 153 | 115 | 99 | 61 |
| SGC | 362 | 4 | 10 | 48 | 66 | 93 | 63 | 78 |
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 | 266 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 58 |
| Sweet Caporal | 41 |
| Polar Bear | 33 |
| El Principe de Gales | 17 |
| Cycle 1910 | 17 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 15 |
| Carolina Brights | 10 |
| Tolstoi | 9 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Unknown back | 101 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 5 |
| Cycle 1910 | 11 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 11 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 207 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 20 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 81 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Fred Burchell card?
The Fred Burchell 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 Buffalo Bisons player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 932 examples of the Fred Burchell have been graded, with only 32 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Fred Burchell come with?
The Fred Burchell is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Fred Burchell 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.