1909-11 T206 Larry Doyle (Portrait)
1909–11 T206 Larry Doyle
New York Giants · National League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Larry Doyle (“Portrait” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Larry Doyle, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 460 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 873 examples have been graded, with only 14 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Larry Doyle
Born 1886 in Caseyville, IL (d. 1974), Larry Doyle was a left-handed second baseman who debuted in 1907 and played 14 major-league seasons. He batted .290 with 1,887 hits, 74 home runs, and 298 stolen bases in 1,766 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 537 | 12 | 35 | 73 | 143 | 98 | 95 | 81 |
| SGC | 336 | 2 | 8 | 44 | 66 | 65 | 67 | 84 |
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 1911 | 183 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 104 |
| Sweet Caporal | 58 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 19 |
| Old Mill | 17 |
| Polar Bear | 17 |
| Tolstoi | 17 |
| El Principe de Gales | 9 |
| Lenox | 7 |
| Cycle 1911 | 6 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 98 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Cycle 1911 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 16 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 7 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 19 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 133 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 18 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 18 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 107 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Larry Doyle card?
The Larry Doyle (Portrait) 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 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 873 examples of the Larry Doyle have been graded, with only 14 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Larry Doyle come with?
The Larry Doyle is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Larry 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.