1909-11 T206 Harry Pattee
1909–11 T206 Harry Pattee
Brooklyn Superbas · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry Pattee is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Harry Pattee, a member of the historic Brooklyn Superbas (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 828 examples have been graded, with only 16 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Harry Pattee
Born 1882 in Charlestown, MA (d. 1971), Harry Pattee was a left-handed second baseman who debuted in 1908 and played 1 major-league season. He batted .216 with 57 hits and 24 stolen bases in 80 games.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 511 | 13 | 22 | 36 | 100 | 108 | 122 | 110 |
| SGC | 317 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 43 | 78 | 60 | 104 |
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 1909 | 242 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 85 |
| Sweet Caporal | 65 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 16 |
| Hindu | 11 |
| Unknown back | 92 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 11 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 204 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 12 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 90 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry Pattee card?
The Harry Pattee 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 Brooklyn Superbas player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 828 examples of the Harry Pattee have been graded, with only 16 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Harry Pattee come with?
The Harry Pattee is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Harry Pattee 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.