1909–11 T206 Moose McCormick
New York Giants · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Moose McCormick is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Moose McCormick, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1015 examples have been graded, with only 18 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Moose McCormick
Harry Elwood "Moose" McCormick was a left-handed-hitting outfielder who became one of the earliest pinch-hitting specialists in big-league history. A college athlete at Bucknell, he turned pro with Jersey City in 1903 and reached the majors in 1904 with John McGraw's New York Giants, who prized his education; he split that rookie year between the Giants and Pittsburgh, then returned to New York (1908-09, 1912-13) with a 1908 stop in Philadelphia. Over parts of six seasons he batted .285, and McGraw, noting his lack of speed, made him a pinch hitter, a role in which he hit roughly .301. His most famous moment came September 23, 1908, when he appeared to score the winning run against the Cubs, only for Fred Merkle's failure to touch second base ("Merkle's Boner") to nullify it and help cost the Giants the pennant. Nicknamed "Moose" for his sturdy build as a schoolboy at Girard College, he later coached baseball at Bucknell and West Point (1925-37) and died in 1962. He is not in the Hall of Fame.
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Confirmed backs (10)
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Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 634 | 16 | 43 | 81 | 168 | 134 | 129 | 63 |
| SGC | 381 | 2 | 8 | 50 | 67 | 89 | 77 | 88 |
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 | 309 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 77 |
| Sweet Caporal | 57 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 26 |
| Old Mill | 26 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| El Principe de Gales | 9 |
| Tolstoi | 4 |
| Carolina Brights | 4 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 3 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 109 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 8 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 17 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 227 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 27 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 81 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Moose McCormick card?
The Moose McCormick 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 New York Giants player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1015 examples of the Moose McCormick have been graded, with only 18 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Moose McCormick come with?
The Moose McCormick is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Moose McCormick 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.