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
Myron Frederick "Moose" Grimshaw was a first baseman and right fielder who broke into pro ball in 1898 with the London Cockneys of Ontario's Canadian League. The switch-hitter starred for the Buffalo Bisons of the Eastern League from 1902 to 1904, batting .325 and leading the circuit with 98 runs and 177 hits for Buffalo's 1904 pennant winners. That earned him a shot with the Boston Americans (later Red Sox), where he played 259 games over 1905-1907, hitting .290 to lead the club in 1906 before injuries and slumps ended his big-league run at a .256 career mark. Traded to the Eastern League's Toronto Maple Leafs, Grimshaw enjoyed his finest season in 1909, leading the league at .309, and he closed his career hitting .363 for the 1911 Louisville Colonels. The nickname "Moose," per SABR, traced to his large, "awkward-looking" frame (he stood 6-foot-1). His T206 card, part of the 350-series and issued as an Eastern League/Toronto subject, is one of the set's more obscure minor-league entries. He is not a Hall of Famer.
Sources: Baseball-Reference · SABR
Confirmed backs (9)
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 | 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 this T206 card?
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.
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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.