1909-11 T206 Fred Snodgrass (Catching)
1909–11 T206 Fred Snodgrass
New York Giants · National League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Fred Snodgrass (“Catching” 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 350-460 series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 997 examples have been graded, with only 17 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 (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 593 | 15 | 51 | 89 | 133 | 99 | 114 | 92 |
| SGC | 404 | 2 | 9 | 50 | 80 | 81 | 76 | 106 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal | 76 |
| Piedmont | 70 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 70 |
| Polar Bear | 70 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 49 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 42 |
| Old Mill | 30 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 26 |
| Tolstoi | 14 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| El Principe de Gales | 10 |
| Cycle 1911 | 7 |
| Hindu | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1911 | 3 |
| Unknown back | 109 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Broad Leaf 1911 | 2 |
| Cycle 1911 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 3 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 3 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 21 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 74 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 51 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 67 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 2 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 91 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 55 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Fred Snodgrass card?
The Fred Snodgrass (Catching) 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 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 997 examples of the Fred Snodgrass have been graded, with only 17 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 10 tobacco-brand backs: Broad Leaf, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, 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 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.