1909-11 T206 Joe Doyle (N.Y. Nat'l)
1909–11 T206 Joe Doyle
New York Giants · National League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Joe Doyle (“N.Y. Nat'l” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Joe Doyle, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 1 tobacco-brand back. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 20 examples have been graded, with only 0 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Joe Doyle
Born 1881 in Clay Center, KS (d. 1947), Joe Doyle was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1906 and played 5 major-league seasons. He went 22-21 with a 2.85 ERA and 209 strikeouts across 75 appearances.
Confirmed backs (1)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| SGC | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
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 | 4 |
| Unknown back | 6 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 8 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Joe Doyle card?
The Joe Doyle (N.Y. Nat'l) 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 New York Giants player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 1 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 20 examples of the Joe Doyle have been graded, with only 0 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Joe Doyle come with?
The Joe Doyle is confirmed with 1 tobacco-brand backs: Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Joe Doyle 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.