1909-11 T206 Fred Payne
1909–11 T206 Fred Payne
Chicago White Sox · American League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Fred Payne is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Fred Payne, a member of the historic Chicago White Sox (American League), and was printed in the 460 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 869 examples have been graded, with only 26 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Fred Payne
Born 1880 in Camden, NY (d. 1954), Fred Payne was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1906 and played 6 major-league seasons. He batted .215 with 194 hits, 1 home runs, and 21 stolen bases in 334 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 520 | 22 | 38 | 62 | 132 | 107 | 85 | 74 |
| SGC | 349 | 4 | 6 | 50 | 70 | 67 | 64 | 88 |
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 1911 | 183 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 82 |
| Sweet Caporal | 66 |
| Polar Bear | 24 |
| Old Mill | 20 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 13 |
| Tolstoi | 8 |
| El Principe de Gales | 7 |
| Cycle 1911 | 7 |
| Lenox | 5 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 4 |
| Unknown back | 101 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 4 |
| Cycle 1911 | 10 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 8 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 12 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 154 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 17 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 22 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 97 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 25 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Fred Payne card?
The Fred Payne 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 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 869 examples of the Fred Payne have been graded, with only 26 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Fred Payne come with?
The Fred Payne is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Fred Payne 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.