1909-11 T206 George Perring
1909–11 T206 George Perring
Cleveland Naps · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 George Perring is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts George Perring, a member of the historic Cleveland Naps (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 956 examples have been graded, with only 14 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About George Perring
George Wilson Perring (1884-1960) was an infielder who came out of the Beloit College preparatory academy in Wisconsin, turning pro on June 2, 1905, with hometown Beloit of the Wisconsin State League. After strong seasons at Omaha (.295 in 1906) and Toledo (.301 in 1907), the shortstop-third baseman reached the majors with the Cleveland Naps, debuting April 25, 1908. As a rookie he hit only .216 but contributed defensively during Cleveland's tense pennant chase, and on October 2, 1908, he was in the field for Addie Joss's perfect game. Perring played parts of three seasons with Cleveland (1908-1910) before returning to the minors, then resurfaced in the Federal League with the Kansas City Packers (1914-1915), driving in 67 runs in 1915. Over five big-league seasons he batted .248 with 9 home runs and 183 RBIs. Never a star, he is best remembered for the widely reprinted (and later admitted-fabricated) legend that his bat was carved from an Ohio prison gallows. A four-time Wisconsin state senior golf champion, he entered Beloit's Hall of Fame in 1976.
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Confirmed backs (9)
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 | 573 | 13 | 45 | 85 | 159 | 112 | 92 | 67 |
| SGC | 383 | 1 | 10 | 50 | 77 | 97 | 58 | 90 |
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 | 305 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 40 |
| Sweet Caporal | 35 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 27 |
| Polar Bear | 24 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| Tolstoi | 8 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 112 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 264 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 18 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 18 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 57 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 George Perring card?
The George Perring 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 Cleveland Naps player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 956 examples of the George Perring have been graded, with only 14 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 George Perring come with?
The George Perring is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 George Perring 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.