1909-11 T206 Gavvy Cravath
1909–11 T206 Gavvy Cravath
Minneapolis Millers · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Gavvy Cravath is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Gavvy Cravath, a member of the historic Minneapolis Millers (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 934 examples have been graded, with only 21 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Gavvy Cravath
Born 1881 in Poway, CA (d. 1963), Gavvy Cravath was a right-handed outfielder who debuted in 1908 and played 11 major-league seasons. He batted .287 with 1,134 hits, 119 home runs, and 89 stolen bases in 1,220 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 565 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 128 | 130 | 92 | 90 |
| SGC | 369 | 1 | 6 | 47 | 53 | 106 | 75 | 81 |
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 | 222 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 71 |
| Sweet Caporal | 44 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 37 |
| Polar Bear | 33 |
| Old Mill | 23 |
| El Principe de Gales | 13 |
| Cycle 1910 | 11 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Carolina Brights | 2 |
| Unknown back | 102 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 11 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 11 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 187 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 28 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 30 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 87 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Gavvy Cravath card?
The Gavvy Cravath 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 Minneapolis Millers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 934 examples of the Gavvy Cravath have been graded, with only 21 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Gavvy Cravath come with?
The Gavvy Cravath is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Gavvy Cravath 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.