1909-11 T206 Lou Fiene (Throwing)
1909–11 T206 Lou Fiene
Chicago White Sox · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Lou Fiene (“Throwing” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Lou Fiene, a member of the historic Chicago White Sox (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 952 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 Fiene
Born 1884 in Fort Dodge, IA (d. 1964), Lou Fiene was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1906 and played 4 major-league seasons. He went 3-8 with a 3.85 ERA and 54 strikeouts across 26 appearances.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 586 | 16 | 53 | 81 | 139 | 115 | 115 | 67 |
| SGC | 366 | 3 | 7 | 47 | 74 | 78 | 72 | 85 |
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 | 292 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 63 |
| Sweet Caporal | 45 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 32 |
| Old Mill | 32 |
| El Principe de Gales | 9 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| Carolina Brights | 5 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Drum | 2 |
| Unknown back | 94 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 5 |
| Cycle 1910 | 3 |
| Drum 1910 | 2 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 5 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 13 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 235 |
| Sovereign 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 21 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 74 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Lou Fiene card?
The Lou Fiene (Throwing) 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 Chicago White Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 952 examples of the Lou Fiene 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 Fiene come with?
The Lou Fiene is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Lou Fiene 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.