1909-11 T206 Mike Mitchell
1909–11 T206 Mike Mitchell
Cincinnati Reds · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Mike Mitchell is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Mike Mitchell, a member of the historic Cincinnati Reds (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 911 examples have been graded, with only 24 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Mike Mitchell
Born 1879 in Springfield, OH (d. 1961), Mike Mitchell was a right-handed outfielder who debuted in 1907 and played 8 major-league seasons. He batted .278 with 1,138 hits, 27 home runs, and 202 stolen bases in 1,124 games.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 566 | 21 | 41 | 81 | 143 | 104 | 81 | 95 |
| SGC | 345 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 59 | 94 | 48 | 101 |
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 | 301 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 56 |
| Sweet Caporal | 45 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Cycle 1910 | 12 |
| Tolstoi | 12 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 111 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 222 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 79 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Mike Mitchell card?
The Mike Mitchell 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 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 911 examples of the Mike Mitchell have been graded, with only 24 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Mike Mitchell come with?
The Mike Mitchell is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Mike Mitchell 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.