1909-11 T206 Mordecai Brown (Cubs On Shirt)
1909–11 T206 Mordecai Brown
Chicago Cubs · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Mordecai Brown (“Cubs On Shirt” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Mordecai Brown, a member of the historic Chicago Cubs (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1225 examples have been graded, with only 20 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Mordecai Brown
Born 1876 in Nyesville, IN (d. 1948), Mordecai Brown was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1903 and played 14 major-league seasons. He went 239-130 with a 2.06 ERA and 1,375 strikeouts across 481 appearances. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1949.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 723 | 20 | 25 | 75 | 129 | 149 | 131 | 194 |
| SGC | 502 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 54 | 95 | 103 | 230 |
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 1909 | 201 |
| Piedmont | 143 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 103 |
| Sweet Caporal | 71 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 17 |
| Hindu | 8 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 4 |
| Old Mill | 2 |
| Unknown back | 174 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 12 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 279 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 20 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 2 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 20 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 160 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 6 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Mordecai Brown card?
The Mordecai Brown (Cubs On Shirt) 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 Chicago Cubs player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1225 examples of the Mordecai Brown 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 Mordecai Brown come with?
The Mordecai Brown is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Mordecai Brown 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.