1909-11 T206 Hobe Ferris
1909–11 T206 Hobe Ferris
St Louis Browns · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Hobe Ferris is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Hobe Ferris, a member of the historic St Louis Browns (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 871 examples have been graded, with only 21 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Hobe Ferris
Born 1874 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire (d. 1938), Hobe Ferris was a right-handed second baseman who debuted in 1901 and played 9 major-league seasons. He batted .239 with 1,146 hits, 40 home runs, and 89 stolen bases in 1,287 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 535 | 17 | 34 | 61 | 121 | 121 | 111 | 70 |
| SGC | 336 | 4 | 9 | 40 | 48 | 87 | 62 | 86 |
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 | 108 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 99 |
| Sweet Caporal | 64 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 49 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 34 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 31 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Hindu | 16 |
| Sovereign | 10 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 7 |
| Old Mill | 3 |
| Unknown back | 97 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 11 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 134 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 54 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 4 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 25 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 73 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 34 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Hobe Ferris card?
The Hobe Ferris 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 St Louis Browns player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 871 examples of the Hobe Ferris have been graded, with only 21 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Hobe Ferris come with?
The Hobe Ferris is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Hobe Ferris 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.