1909-11 T206 Ollie Pickering
1909–11 T206 Ollie Pickering
Minneapolis Millers · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Ollie Pickering is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ollie Pickering, a member of the historic Minneapolis Millers (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 796 examples have been graded, with only 12 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Ollie Pickering
Born 1870 in Olney, IL (d. 1952), Ollie Pickering was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1896 and played 8 major-league seasons. He batted .272 with 910 hits, 9 home runs, and 194 stolen bases in 885 games.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 482 | 9 | 21 | 49 | 109 | 104 | 106 | 84 |
| SGC | 314 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 50 | 69 | 74 | 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 | 268 |
| Polar Bear | 46 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 37 |
| Sweet Caporal | 29 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 8 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Carolina Brights | 3 |
| Unknown back | 77 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 3 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 203 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 25 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 63 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Ollie Pickering card?
The Ollie Pickering 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 Minneapolis Millers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 796 examples of the Ollie Pickering have been graded, with only 12 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Ollie Pickering come with?
The Ollie Pickering is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Ollie Pickering 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.