1909-11 T206 Mike Mowrey
1909–11 T206 Mike Mowrey
Cincinnati Reds · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Mike Mowrey is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Mike Mowrey, a member of the historic Cincinnati Reds (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 827 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 Mowrey
Born 1884 in Brown's Mill, PA (d. 1947), Mike Mowrey was a right-handed third baseman who debuted in 1905 and played 13 major-league seasons. He batted .256 with 1,099 hits, 7 home runs, and 167 stolen bases in 1,276 games.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 518 | 20 | 25 | 71 | 143 | 91 | 92 | 76 |
| SGC | 309 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 65 | 67 | 55 | 80 |
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 | 308 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 63 |
| Sweet Caporal | 49 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Tolstoi | 5 |
| Unknown back | 76 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1910 | 222 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 14 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 68 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Mike Mowrey card?
The Mike Mowrey 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 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 827 examples of the Mike Mowrey 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 Mowrey come with?
The Mike Mowrey is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Mike Mowrey 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.