1909-11 T206 Jean Dubuc
1909–11 T206 Jean Dubuc
Cincinnati Reds · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Jean Dubuc is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jean Dubuc, a member of the historic Cincinnati Reds (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 887 examples have been graded, with only 17 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jean Dubuc
Jean Dubuc was born September 15, 1888, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, to French-Canadian parents. A star college pitcher at Notre Dame, he lost his amateur standing pitching under an assumed name in a 1908 semipro game and signed with the Cincinnati Reds, for whom he pitched from 1908 to 1910. After a stint in the Eastern League, the right-hander resurfaced with the Detroit Tigers (1912-1916), enjoying his finest years: he went 17-10 with a 2.77 ERA in 1912 and 17-12 with five shutouts in 1915, once beating Walter Johnson 1-0. Writer F.C. Lane dubbed him the "Slow Ball Wizard" for a change-up rated the best in the American League. Dubuc closed out his career with the 1918 World Series champion Boston Red Sox (used as a pinch-hitter in the Series) and the 1919 New York Giants, finishing 85-76 with a 3.04 ERA and a strong .230 lifetime batting average for a pitcher. Peripherally linked to the 1919 Black Sox scandal through grand-jury testimony, he was quietly dropped by John McGraw but never formally banned, continuing in the minors and later scouting for Detroit, where he famously signed Hank Greenberg and Birdie Tebbetts. He died August 28, 1958, in Fort Myers, Florida. His T206 card (150/350 series) is a common, affordable issue among the set's non-Hall-of-Fame subjects.
Sources: Baseball-Reference · SABR
Confirmed backs (10)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 514 | 14 | 23 | 78 | 116 | 92 | 102 | 89 |
| SGC | 373 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 53 | 86 | 73 | 119 |
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 | 241 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 71 |
| Sweet Caporal | 54 |
| Old Mill | 26 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| Carolina Brights | 10 |
| El Principe de Gales | 9 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Tolstoi | 2 |
| Unknown back | 75 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 13 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 9 |
| Cycle 1910 | 2 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 7 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 22 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 192 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 111 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jean Dubuc card?
The Jean Dubuc 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 Cincinnati Reds player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 887 examples of the Jean Dubuc have been graded, with only 17 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jean Dubuc come with?
The Jean Dubuc is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jean Dubuc 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.
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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.