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
Born 1877 in Leeds, MO (d. 1951), George Stovall was a right-handed first baseman who debuted in 1904 and played 12 major-league seasons. He batted .265 with 1,382 hits, 15 home runs, and 142 stolen bases in 1,414 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
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 the T206
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.