1909-11 T206 Patsy Dougherty (Arm In Air)
1909–11 T206 Patsy Dougherty
Chicago White Sox · American League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Patsy Dougherty (“Arm In Air” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Patsy Dougherty, a member of the historic Chicago White Sox (American League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 957 examples have been graded, with only 24 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Patsy Dougherty
Born 1876 in Andover, NY (d. 1940), Patsy Dougherty was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1902 and played 10 major-league seasons. He batted .284 with 1,294 hits, 17 home runs, and 261 stolen bases in 1,233 games.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 555 | 19 | 40 | 74 | 118 | 94 | 116 | 94 |
| SGC | 402 | 5 | 13 | 49 | 69 | 97 | 57 | 112 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 77 |
| Sweet Caporal | 75 |
| Polar Bear | 63 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 49 |
| Piedmont | 48 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 33 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 32 |
| Old Mill | 22 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 19 |
| Tolstoi | 13 |
| El Principe de Gales | 10 |
| Cycle 1911 | 8 |
| Lenox | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1911 | 3 |
| Hindu | 1 |
| Unknown back | 98 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Cycle 1911 | 7 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 6 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 1 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 26 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 78 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 37 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 69 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 94 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 55 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Patsy Dougherty card?
The Patsy Dougherty (Arm In Air) 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 White Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 957 examples of the Patsy Dougherty have been graded, with only 24 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Patsy Dougherty come with?
The Patsy Dougherty is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: Broad Leaf, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Lenox, 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 Patsy Dougherty 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.