1909-11 T206 George Merritt
1909–11 T206 George Merritt
Jersey City Skeeters · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 George Merritt is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts George Merritt, a member of the historic Jersey City Skeeters (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 7 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 722 examples have been graded, with only 13 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About George Merritt
Born 1880 in Paterson, NJ (d. 1938), George Merritt was a outfielder who debuted in 1901 and played 3 major-league seasons. He batted .213 with 10 hits and 1 stolen bases in 15 games.
Confirmed backs (7)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 425 | 12 | 25 | 50 | 124 | 83 | 75 | 56 |
| SGC | 297 | 1 | 6 | 33 | 53 | 65 | 47 | 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 | 207 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 35 |
| Polar Bear | 33 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 31 |
| Sweet Caporal | 22 |
| Cycle 1910 | 11 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 10 |
| Unknown back | 76 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 152 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 34 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 35 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 George Merritt card?
The George Merritt 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 Jersey City Skeeters player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 7 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 722 examples of the George Merritt have been graded, with only 13 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 George Merritt come with?
The George Merritt is confirmed with 7 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 George Merritt 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.