1909-11 T206 Lou Criger
1909–11 T206 Lou Criger
St Louis Browns · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Lou Criger is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Lou Criger, a member of the historic St Louis Browns (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 775 examples have been graded, with only 19 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Lou Criger
Born 1872 in Elkhart, IN (d. 1934), Lou Criger was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1896 and played 16 major-league seasons. He batted .221 with 709 hits, 11 home runs, and 58 stolen bases in 1,012 games.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 493 | 14 | 23 | 54 | 119 | 108 | 98 | 77 |
| SGC | 282 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 58 | 78 | 48 | 61 |
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 1909 | 117 |
| Piedmont | 113 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 60 |
| Sweet Caporal | 48 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 27 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Sovereign | 13 |
| El Principe de Gales | 8 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 7 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 82 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 10 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 133 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 34 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 19 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 74 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Lou Criger card?
The Lou Criger 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 St Louis Browns player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 775 examples of the Lou Criger have been graded, with only 19 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Lou Criger come with?
The Lou Criger is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Lou Criger 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.