1909-11 T206 George Paige
1909–11 T206 George Paige
Charleston Sea Gulls · South Atlantic League · Southern Leaguer print series
The 1909–1911 T206 George Paige is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts George Paige, a member of the historic Charleston Sea Gulls (South Atlantic League), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 546 examples have been graded, with only 17 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About George Paige
Born 1882 in Paw Paw, Michigan (d. 1939), George Paige was a right-handed pitcher who spent most of his career in the minors (notably the Southern Association and South Atlantic League) and made two major-league appearances for the Cleveland Naps in 1911, winning his only decision.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 329 | 12 | 17 | 38 | 75 | 69 | 61 | 57 |
| SGC | 217 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 29 | 46 | 40 | 68 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Old Mill | 160 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 93 |
| Hindu | 13 |
| Unknown back | 63 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 17 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 129 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 71 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 George Paige card?
The George Paige 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 Charleston Sea Gulls player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 546 examples of the George Paige have been graded, with only 17 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 George Paige come with?
The George Paige is confirmed with 3 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 George Paige 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.