1909-11 T206 George Davis
1909–11 T206 George Davis
Chicago White Sox · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 George Davis is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts George Davis, a member of the historic Chicago White Sox (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1336 examples have been graded, with only 30 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About George Davis
Born 1870 in Cohoes, NY (d. 1940), George Davis was a switch-hitting shortstop who debuted in 1890 and played 20 major-league seasons. He batted .295 with 2,660 hits, 73 home runs, and 616 stolen bases in 2,368 games. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998. A switch-hitter long overlooked by history, he was finally elected to the Hall of Fame in 1998, more than 90 years after his career ended.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 803 | 27 | 47 | 105 | 152 | 160 | 166 | 146 |
| SGC | 533 | 3 | 10 | 42 | 79 | 121 | 101 | 177 |
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 | 170 |
| Piedmont | 140 |
| Sweet Caporal | 117 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 108 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 33 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 32 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 18 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| Hindu | 11 |
| Old Mill | 8 |
| Sovereign | 5 |
| Unknown back | 149 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 18 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 6 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 7 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 218 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 50 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 23 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 162 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 2 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 46 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 George Davis card?
The George Davis 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 Chicago White Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1336 examples of the George Davis have been graded, with only 30 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 George Davis come with?
The George Davis is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 George Davis 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.