1909–11 T206 Miller Huggins
Cincinnati Reds · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Miller Huggins (“Hands At Mouth” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Miller Huggins, 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 1551 examples have been graded, with only 33 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Miller Huggins
Miller Huggins was a Deadball Era second baseman and Hall of Fame manager, born in Cincinnati in 1878. He turned pro with minor-league clubs, briefly playing under an assumed name to hide the game from his devout father, before reaching the majors. He starred for his hometown Cincinnati Reds (1904-1909) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1910-1916), a switch-hitting leadoff man who won games with patience and speed rather than power. He batted .265 with 1,474 hits and 324 stolen bases, led the National League in walks four times, and regularly posted an on-base percentage near .400. Standing only about 5-foot-6 and 140 pounds, he earned the nickname "the Mighty Mite" for his small stature. As Yankees manager (1918-1929) he built the first Yankee dynasty, winning six American League pennants and three World Series titles (1923, 1927, 1928). He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1964.
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Confirmed backs (8)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 896 | 29 | 49 | 87 | 176 | 190 | 193 | 172 |
| SGC | 655 | 4 | 9 | 52 | 69 | 168 | 132 | 221 |
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 | 465 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 91 |
| Sweet Caporal | 72 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 26 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 15 |
| Cycle 1910 | 12 |
| Tolstoi | 9 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 202 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 10 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 439 |
| Sovereign 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 28 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 153 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Miller Huggins card?
The Miller Huggins (Hands At Mouth) 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 this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1551 examples of the Miller Huggins have been graded, with only 33 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Miller Huggins come with?
The Miller Huggins 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 Miller Huggins 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.
Other poses of Miller Huggins
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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-08-28.