1909-11 T206 George McBride
1909–11 T206 George McBride
Washington Senators · American League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 George McBride is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts George McBride, a member of the historic Washington Senators (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 7 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 926 examples have been graded, with only 18 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About George McBride
Born 1880 in Milwaukee, WI (d. 1973), George McBride was a right-handed shortstop who debuted in 1901 and played 16 major-league seasons. He batted .218 with 1,203 hits, 7 home runs, and 133 stolen bases in 1,659 games.
Confirmed backs (7)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 574 | 16 | 36 | 75 | 142 | 102 | 131 | 72 |
| SGC | 352 | 2 | 9 | 42 | 54 | 82 | 71 | 92 |
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 | 332 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 70 |
| Sweet Caporal | 52 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| Tolstoi | 4 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 3 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 102 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 247 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 85 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 George McBride card?
The George McBride 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 cigarette packs across 7 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 926 examples of the George McBride have been graded, with only 18 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 George McBride come with?
The George McBride 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 McBride 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.