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
Frederick Carlisle Snodgrass (born October 19, 1887, in Ventura, California) was discovered by John McGraw while catching for St. Vincent's College in Los Angeles and signed with the New York Giants in 1908. Converted from catcher to center field, he became a Giants regular from 1910 to 1915, then finished with the Boston Braves in 1915-16. In his 1910 breakout he batted .321, peaking near .377 before fading in the race with Ty Cobb and Nap Lajoie, and he stole 51 bases in 1911 for three straight pennant winners (1911-1913), playing in the 1911 and 1912 World Series. Over nine seasons he hit .275 with 852 hits. He is best remembered for the "$30,000 Muff" — dropping an easy fly by Clyde Engle in the 10th inning of the deciding 1912 World Series game, an error that helped Boston rally to the title and haunted him for life. After baseball he became a banker, rancher, and mayor of Oxnard, California, dying in 1974. A "350 Only" subject, his T206 batting card is notable for the caption misspelling "NODGRASS."
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Confirmed backs (8)
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 | 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 this T206 card?
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.
Other poses of Fred Snodgrass
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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.