1909-11 T206 Moose Grimshaw
1909–11 T206 Moose Grimshaw
Toronto Maple Leafs · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Moose Grimshaw is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Moose Grimshaw, a member of the historic Toronto Maple Leafs (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1079 examples have been graded, with only 20 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Moose Grimshaw
Born 1875 in St. Johnsville, NY (d. 1936), Moose Grimshaw was a switch-hitting first baseman who debuted in 1905 and played 3 major-league seasons. He batted .256 with 229 hits, 4 home runs, and 15 stolen bases in 259 games.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 669 | 16 | 39 | 94 | 160 | 124 | 113 | 123 |
| SGC | 410 | 4 | 10 | 41 | 61 | 81 | 83 | 130 |
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 | 346 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 70 |
| Sweet Caporal | 47 |
| Polar Bear | 41 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 15 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 10 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| Tolstoi | 7 |
| Carolina Brights | 4 |
| Unknown back | 104 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 6 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 255 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 25 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 2 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 82 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Moose Grimshaw card?
The Moose Grimshaw 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 Toronto Maple Leafs player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1079 examples of the Moose Grimshaw have been graded, with only 20 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Moose Grimshaw come with?
The Moose Grimshaw is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Moose Grimshaw 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.