1909-11 T206 Mike Powers
1909–11 T206 Mike Powers
Philadelphia Athletics · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Mike Powers is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Mike Powers, a member of the historic Philadelphia Athletics (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 826 examples have been graded, with only 17 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Mike Powers
Born 1870 in Pittsfield, MA (d. 1909), Mike Powers was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1898 and played 11 major-league seasons. He batted .216 with 450 hits, 4 home runs, and 27 stolen bases in 647 games.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 492 | 11 | 31 | 67 | 112 | 77 | 99 | 95 |
| SGC | 334 | 6 | 8 | 38 | 59 | 68 | 57 | 98 |
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 | 228 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 81 |
| Sweet Caporal | 54 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 16 |
| Hindu | 13 |
| Unknown back | 100 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 14 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 180 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 16 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 121 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Mike Powers card?
The Mike Powers 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 Philadelphia Athletics player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 826 examples of the Mike Powers have been graded, with only 17 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Mike Powers come with?
The Mike Powers is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Mike Powers 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.