1909-11 T206 Fred Tenney
1909–11 T206 Fred Tenney
New York Giants · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Fred Tenney is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Fred Tenney, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 911 examples have been graded, with only 20 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Fred Tenney
Born 1871 in Georgetown, MA (d. 1952), Fred Tenney was a left-handed first baseman who debuted in 1894 and played 17 major-league seasons. He batted .294 with 2,231 hits, 22 home runs, and 285 stolen bases in 1,994 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 553 | 17 | 27 | 70 | 141 | 111 | 104 | 83 |
| SGC | 358 | 3 | 6 | 32 | 59 | 92 | 66 | 100 |
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 1909 | 113 |
| Piedmont | 89 |
| Sweet Caporal | 76 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 55 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 49 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 40 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| Old Mill | 10 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Hindu | 9 |
| Sovereign | 7 |
| Unknown back | 84 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 11 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 6 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 149 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 48 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 7 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 90 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 31 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Fred Tenney card?
The Fred Tenney 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 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 911 examples of the Fred Tenney have been graded, with only 20 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Fred Tenney come with?
The Fred Tenney 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 Tenney 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.