1909-11 T206 Fred Mitchell
1909–11 T206 Fred Mitchell
Toronto Maple Leafs · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Fred Mitchell is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Fred Mitchell, a member of the historic Toronto Maple Leafs (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 692 examples have been graded, with only 10 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Fred Mitchell
Born 1878 in Cambridge, MA (d. 1970), Fred Mitchell was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1901 and played 7 major-league seasons. He went 31-49 with a 4.10 ERA and 216 strikeouts across 97 appearances.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 434 | 7 | 24 | 51 | 109 | 84 | 91 | 68 |
| SGC | 258 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 56 | 68 | 34 | 66 |
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 | 240 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 61 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 41 |
| Cycle 1910 | 12 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| Drum | 2 |
| Unknown back | 68 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 165 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 32 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 46 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Fred Mitchell card?
The Fred Mitchell 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 Toronto Maple Leafs player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 692 examples of the Fred Mitchell have been graded, with only 10 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Fred Mitchell come with?
The Fred Mitchell is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Fred Mitchell 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.