1909-11 T206 Fred Snodgrass (Batting)
1909–11 T206 Fred Snodgrass
New York Giants · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Fred Snodgrass (“Batting” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Fred Snodgrass, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 964 examples have been graded, with only 11 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Fred Snodgrass
Born 1887 in Ventura, CA (d. 1974), Fred Snodgrass was a right-handed outfielder who debuted in 1908 and played 9 major-league seasons. He batted .275 with 852 hits, 11 home runs, and 215 stolen bases in 923 games.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 598 | 9 | 29 | 83 | 147 | 116 | 123 | 91 |
| SGC | 366 | 2 | 7 | 38 | 61 | 85 | 63 | 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 | 345 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 51 |
| Polar Bear | 42 |
| Sweet Caporal | 34 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Tolstoi | 3 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 107 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 241 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 33 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 74 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Fred Snodgrass card?
The Fred Snodgrass (Batting) 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 New York Giants player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 964 examples of the Fred Snodgrass have been graded, with only 11 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Fred Snodgrass come with?
The Fred Snodgrass is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Fred Snodgrass 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.