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1909-11 T206 Oscar Stanage

1909–11 T206 Oscar Stanage

White Border
Detroit Tigers · American League · 350 Only print series

The 1909–1911 T206 Oscar Stanage is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Oscar Stanage, a member of the historic Detroit Tigers (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1098 examples have been graded, with only 32 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.

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About Oscar Stanage

Born 1883 in Tulare, CA (d. 1964), Oscar Stanage was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1906 and played 14 major-league seasons. He batted .234 with 819 hits, 8 home runs, and 30 stolen bases in 1,096 games.

Confirmed backs (11)

American BeautyBroad LeafCarolina BrightsCycleEl Principe de GalesOld MillPiedmontPolar Bear (Scrap)SovereignSweet CaporalTolstoi

Population (PSA · SGC)

Grader	Total	NM 7+	6	5	4	3	2	1 & Auth
PSA	688	26	51	96	186	114	110	105
SGC	410	6	7	48	80	92	72	105

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	317
Sweet Caporal 1910	70
Sweet Caporal	56
Polar Bear	45
Sovereign 1910	26
Old Mill	21
Carolina Brights	10
El Principe de Gales	8
American Beauty 1910	7
Tolstoi	3
Cycle 1910	3
Broad Leaf 1910	2
Unknown back	120

SGC by back

Back	Graded
American Beauty 1910	4
Broad Leaf 1910	2
Carolina Brights 1909-11	4
Cycle 1910	2
El Principe de Gales 1909-11	5
Old Mill 1909-11	17
Piedmont 1910	227
Polar Bear 1909-11	28
Sovereign 1910	21
Sweet Caporal 1910	93
Tolstoi 1909-11	7

Frequently asked questions

What is the 1909-11 T206 Oscar Stanage card?

The Oscar Stanage 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 Detroit Tigers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.

How rare is the T206

Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1098 examples of the Oscar Stanage have been graded, with only 32 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.

Which backs does the T206 Oscar Stanage come with?

The Oscar Stanage is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.

Is the T206 Oscar Stanage 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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