1909-11 T206 Larry McLean
1909–11 T206 Larry McLean
Cincinnati Reds · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Larry McLean is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Larry McLean, a member of the historic Cincinnati Reds (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 823 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 McLean
Born 1881 in Fredericton, NB (d. 1921), Larry McLean was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1901 and played 13 major-league seasons. He batted .262 with 694 hits, 6 home runs, and 20 stolen bases in 862 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 493 | 14 | 36 | 80 | 121 | 97 | 78 | 67 |
| SGC | 330 | 0 | 7 | 43 | 43 | 90 | 53 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1910 | 256 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 52 |
| Sweet Caporal | 40 |
| Polar Bear | 26 |
| El Principe de Gales | 18 |
| Tolstoi | 11 |
| Carolina Brights | 10 |
| Unknown back | 80 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 5 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 17 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 197 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 36 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 64 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Larry McLean card?
The Larry McLean 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 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 823 examples of the Larry McLean 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 McLean come with?
The Larry McLean is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: Carolina Brights, El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Larry McLean 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.