1909-11 T206 Gabby Street (Portrait)
1909–11 T206 Gabby Street
Washington Senators · American League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Gabby Street (“Portrait” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Gabby Street, a member of the historic Washington Senators (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1005 examples have been graded, with only 34 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Gabby Street
Born 1882 in Huntsville, AL (d. 1951), Gabby Street was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1904 and played 8 major-league seasons. He batted .208 with 312 hits, 2 home runs, and 17 stolen bases in 504 games.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 618 | 26 | 34 | 60 | 162 | 117 | 127 | 92 |
| SGC | 387 | 8 | 1 | 41 | 64 | 94 | 71 | 108 |
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 | 358 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 66 |
| Sweet Caporal | 51 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Tolstoi | 3 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 104 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 263 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 19 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 83 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 1 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Gabby Street card?
The Gabby Street (Portrait) 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 Washington Senators player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1005 examples of the Gabby Street have been graded, with only 34 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Gabby Street come with?
The Gabby Street is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Gabby Street 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.