1909-11 T206 George Hunter
1909–11 T206 George Hunter
Brooklyn Superbas · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 George Hunter is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts George Hunter, a member of the historic Brooklyn Superbas (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 7 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 936 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 Hunter
George Henry Hunter (July 7, 1887 - January 11, 1968) was a left-handed pitcher and outfielder who reached the majors after working up from the Buffalo sandlots and semipro ball, signing in 1907 with the Wilkes-Barre Coal Barons of the Class B New York State League. A switch-hitter, he pitched a full season in 1908 for Nashville before the Brooklyn Superbas brought him up. Hunter debuted on May 4, 1909, and enjoyed a promising rookie campaign, posting a 4-10 record with a sharp 2.46 ERA over 113-1/3 innings while also making 23 appearances in the outfield and batting .228 (28-for-123). A shoulder injury suffered chasing a pop fly derailed him; he abandoned pitching entirely after that freshman year, and Brooklyn released him early in 1910, ending a two-season big-league career. He drifted through the minors — Montreal, Rochester, Wilkes-Barre, and Elmira — until retiring in 1917. Hunter had an identical twin, Bill, who briefly reached the majors with Cleveland in 1912. He later worked at the Harrisburg (Pa.) Post Office and died at 80. Not a Hall of Famer, he is one of the T206 set's many common deadball-era subjects.
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Confirmed backs (7)
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 | 582 | 15 | 28 | 81 | 165 | 105 | 123 | 65 |
| SGC | 354 | 4 | 9 | 32 | 59 | 84 | 67 | 99 |
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 | 352 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 68 |
| Sweet Caporal | 46 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 98 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 6 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 249 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 85 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 George Hunter card?
The George Hunter 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 Brooklyn Superbas player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 7 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 936 examples of the George Hunter 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 Hunter come with?
The George Hunter is confirmed with 7 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 George Hunter 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.
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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 2026-07-01.