1909-11 T206 Fred Parent
1909–11 T206 Fred Parent
Chicago White Sox · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Fred Parent is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Fred Parent, a member of the historic Chicago White Sox (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 896 examples have been graded, with only 23 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Fred Parent
Born in Biddeford, Maine, in 1875, Fred Parent broke into pro ball with New Haven of the Connecticut League in 1898 and reached the majors after signing with the Boston Americans in March 1901. A sturdy 5-foot-5 right-handed hitter, he became Boston's regular shortstop and a spark of its early dynasty, hitting .306 as a rookie and anchoring the infield alongside Hobe Ferris. Parent starred on the Americans' back-to-back American League pennant winners of 1903 and 1904, batting .304 with 17 triples in 1903, and helped Boston win the first modern World Series that October, outhitting Honus Wagner across the eight games. Nicknamed the "Flying Frenchman" for his French-Canadian roots and quick, hustling style, he was traded to the Chicago White Sox after 1907 and played there through 1911. Over a 12-season big-league career he was a .262 hitter with 1,306 hits, chiefly at shortstop. Later coaching a young Babe Ruth in the minors, Parent died in 1972 at age 96 as the last surviving player from the 1903 World Series.
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Confirmed backs (5)
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 | 547 | 18 | 23 | 63 | 141 | 100 | 107 | 95 |
| SGC | 349 | 5 | 6 | 48 | 63 | 73 | 68 | 86 |
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 | 113 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 107 |
| Sweet Caporal | 63 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 51 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 38 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 22 |
| Hindu | 13 |
| Old Mill | 12 |
| Sovereign | 11 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 8 |
| Unknown back | 100 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 11 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 9 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 128 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 59 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 13 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 20 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 74 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 35 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Fred Parent card?
The Fred Parent 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 Chicago White Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 896 examples of the Fred Parent have been graded, with only 23 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Fred Parent come with?
The Fred Parent is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Fred Parent 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 2026-08-28.