1909-11 T206 Gordon Hickman
1909–11 T206 Gordon Hickman
Mobile Sea Gulls · Southern Association · Southern Leaguer print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Gordon Hickman is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Gordon Hickman, a member of the historic Mobile Sea Gulls (Southern Association), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 520 examples have been graded, with only 15 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Gordon Hickman
Born 1884 in Sumter County, Alabama (d. 1966), Gordon Hickman was a pitcher who played in the minor leagues from 1904 to 1910, spending most of his career in the Southern Association with teams including Mobile, Shreveport and Birmingham.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 322 | 12 | 24 | 45 | 78 | 53 | 55 | 55 |
| SGC | 198 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 36 | 39 | 28 | 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 | 142 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 106 |
| Hindu | 16 |
| Unknown back | 58 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 11 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 113 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 74 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Gordon Hickman card?
The Gordon Hickman 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 Mobile 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 520 examples of the Gordon Hickman have been graded, with only 15 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Gordon Hickman come with?
The Gordon Hickman 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 Gordon Hickman 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.