1909-11 T206 George Gibson
1909–11 T206 George Gibson
Pittsburgh Pirates · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 George Gibson is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts George Gibson, a member of the historic Pittsburgh Pirates (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 864 examples have been graded, with only 19 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About George Gibson
Born 1880 in London, ON (d. 1967), George Gibson was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1905 and played 14 major-league seasons. He batted .236 with 893 hits, 15 home runs, and 40 stolen bases in 1,213 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 518 | 16 | 23 | 57 | 115 | 91 | 123 | 93 |
| SGC | 346 | 3 | 8 | 35 | 50 | 68 | 64 | 118 |
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 | 115 |
| Piedmont | 108 |
| Sweet Caporal | 56 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 52 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 40 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 19 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 15 |
| El Principe de Gales | 14 |
| Hindu | 12 |
| Old Mill | 7 |
| Unknown back | 80 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 20 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 11 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 7 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 157 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 43 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 1 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 74 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 24 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 George Gibson card?
The George Gibson 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 Pittsburgh Pirates player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 864 examples of the George Gibson have been graded, with only 19 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 George Gibson come with?
The George Gibson 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 Gibson 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.