1909-11 T206 Larry Doyle (With Bat)
1909–11 T206 Larry Doyle
New York Giants · National League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Larry Doyle (“With Bat” 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 350-460 series, known with 13 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1021 examples have been graded, with only 28 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 (13)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 607 | 18 | 45 | 73 | 152 | 116 | 111 | 92 |
| SGC | 414 | 10 | 13 | 54 | 70 | 111 | 62 | 94 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal | 78 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 61 |
| Piedmont | 60 |
| Polar Bear | 56 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 56 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 48 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 34 |
| Old Mill | 24 |
| Tolstoi | 17 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 16 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Cycle 1911 | 10 |
| El Principe de Gales | 7 |
| Hindu | 2 |
| Lenox | 1 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 120 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 14 |
| Broad Leaf 1911 | 1 |
| Cycle 1911 | 7 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 14 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 29 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 85 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 42 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 51 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 11 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 91 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 56 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Larry Doyle card?
The Larry Doyle (With Bat) 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 13 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1021 examples of the Larry Doyle have been graded, with only 28 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 13 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, 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.