1909-11 T206 George Stovall (Batting)
1909–11 T206 George Stovall
Cleveland Naps · American League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 George Stovall (“Batting” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts George Stovall, a member of the historic Cleveland Naps (American League), and was printed in the 460 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 783 examples have been graded, with only 25 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About George Stovall
George Stovall broke into pro ball around 1901-1902 in the Pacific Northwest, shifting from pitcher to first base after an arm injury, and after hitting .299 for Burlington of the Iowa State League in 1904 he was sold to Cleveland. A slick-fielding first baseman (he also played second and third early on), Stovall debuted for the Cleveland Naps on July 4, 1904, and starred beside Nap Lajoie through 1911, later serving as playing manager for the St. Louis Browns (1912-1913) and the Federal League's Kansas City Packers (1914-1915). Over a career spanning 1904-1915 he batted .265 with 1,382 hits, 231 doubles, and 142 stolen bases, and set a still-standing American League record with seven assists at first base in one game (1912). Nicknamed "Firebrand" for his fiery defiance of authority, he made his name in 1911 when, as Cleveland's captain after the sudden death of ace Addie Joss, he led the players in insisting they attend Joss's Toledo funeral rather than play, forcing a postponement past AL president Ban Johnson. He later mentored young Joe Jackson and became the Federal League's chief recruiter, the first player to jump his reserve contract. Stovall is not a Hall of Famer.
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Confirmed backs (10)
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 | 437 | 18 | 26 | 67 | 90 | 87 | 80 | 69 |
| SGC | 346 | 7 | 8 | 41 | 63 | 83 | 64 | 80 |
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 1911 | 98 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 87 |
| Sweet Caporal | 62 |
| Polar Bear | 27 |
| Old Mill | 17 |
| Tolstoi | 15 |
| El Principe de Gales | 14 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 8 |
| Cycle 1911 | 8 |
| Lenox | 7 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 92 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 4 |
| Cycle 1911 | 5 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 7 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 10 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 17 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 136 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 20 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 16 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 114 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 George Stovall card?
The George Stovall (Batting) 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 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 783 examples of the George Stovall have been graded, with only 25 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 George Stovall come with?
The George Stovall is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 George Stovall 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.
Other poses of George Stovall
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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.