1909-11 T206 Irv Young
1909–11 T206 Irv Young
Minneapolis Millers · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Irv Young is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Irv Young, a member of the historic Minneapolis Millers (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 7 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 646 examples have been graded, with only 11 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Irv Young
Born 1877 in Columbia Falls, ME (d. 1935), Irv Young was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1905 and played 6 major-league seasons. He went 63-95 with a 3.11 ERA and 560 strikeouts across 209 appearances.
Confirmed backs (7)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 363 | 10 | 13 | 32 | 72 | 70 | 81 | 85 |
| SGC | 283 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 38 | 66 | 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 1910 | 160 |
| Polar Bear | 36 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 30 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 21 |
| Sweet Caporal | 17 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 5 |
| Unknown back | 74 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| Cycle 1910 | 2 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 177 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 22 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 55 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Irv Young card?
The Irv Young 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 Minneapolis Millers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 7 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 646 examples of the Irv Young have been graded, with only 11 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Irv Young come with?
The Irv Young is confirmed with 7 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Irv Young 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.