1909-11 T206 Moose McCormick
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
Born 1881 in Philadelphia, PA (d. 1962), Moose McCormick was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1904 and played 5 major-league seasons. He batted .285 with 356 hits, 6 home runs, and 30 stolen bases in 418 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
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 the T206
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.