1909–11 T206 George Brown
Washington Senators · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 George Brown (“Washington” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts George Brown, a member of the historic Washington Senators (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 580 examples have been graded, with only 12 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About George Brown
George Edward Browne (1876-1920) was a right fielder who reached the majors with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1901 and starred for John McGraw's New York Giants from 1902 to 1907. His finest year came in 1904, when he led the National League in runs scored with 99, a total so modest amid that pitching-dominated era that it stood as the lowest for any league leader until 1915. In 1905 he helped the Giants win the World Series, and his lone Series appearance that October is a footnote to baseball lore: earlier that season he had been replaced in a game by Archibald "Moonlight" Graham, later immortalized in Field of Dreams. Browne closed a well-traveled deadball career batting .273 with 614 runs and 190 stolen bases across seven clubs. His T206 card captures a fleeting 1909 stint with the Chicago Cubs before he was sold to Washington, and the card famously misspells his surname as "Brown."
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Confirmed backs (4)
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 | 345 | 11 | 27 | 47 | 71 | 65 | 70 | 54 |
| SGC | 235 | 1 | 10 | 21 | 40 | 62 | 37 | 64 |
NM 7+ bundles grades 7–10; 1 & Auth bundles grade 1, 1.5 & Authentic. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. Totals are subject-level (summed across all backs). Population as of 2026-06.
PSA by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1910 | 124 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 63 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 39 |
| Sweet Caporal | 37 |
| Old Mill | 4 |
| Unknown back | 78 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1910 | 114 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 40 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 81 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 George Brown card?
The George Brown (Washington) 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 tobacco packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 580 examples of the George Brown have been graded, with only 12 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 George Brown come with?
The George Brown is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 George Brown 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 George Brown
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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 2026-10-05.