1909-11 T206 John Ganzel
1909–11 T206 John Ganzel
Rochester Bronchos · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 John Ganzel is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts John Ganzel, a member of the historic Rochester Bronchos (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1163 examples have been graded, with only 26 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About John Ganzel
Born 1874 in Kalamazoo, MI (d. 1959), John Ganzel was a right-handed first baseman who debuted in 1898 and played 7 major-league seasons. He batted .251 with 682 hits, 18 home runs, and 48 stolen bases in 747 games.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 733 | 22 | 52 | 92 | 191 | 123 | 154 | 99 |
| SGC | 430 | 4 | 15 | 52 | 86 | 92 | 75 | 106 |
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 | 390 |
| Sweet Caporal | 77 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 63 |
| Polar Bear | 27 |
| Cycle 1910 | 12 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 12 |
| Carolina Brights | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 5 |
| Tolstoi | 3 |
| Unknown back | 137 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 7 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 286 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 26 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 85 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 John Ganzel card?
The John Ganzel 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 Rochester Bronchos player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1163 examples of the John Ganzel have been graded, with only 26 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 John Ganzel come with?
The John Ganzel is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 John Ganzel 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.