1909-11 T206 Ray Demmitt (New York)
1909–11 T206 Ray Demmitt
New York Highlanders · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Ray Demmitt (“New York” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ray Demmitt, a member of the historic New York Highlanders (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 846 examples have been graded, with only 21 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Ray Demmitt
Born 1884 in Illiopolis, IL (d. 1956), Ray Demmitt was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1909 and played 7 major-league seasons. He batted .257 with 419 hits, 8 home runs, and 42 stolen bases in 498 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 518 | 18 | 30 | 80 | 129 | 79 | 104 | 78 |
| SGC | 328 | 3 | 11 | 49 | 45 | 89 | 44 | 87 |
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 | 293 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 55 |
| Sweet Caporal | 33 |
| El Principe de Gales | 20 |
| Tolstoi | 13 |
| Carolina Brights | 7 |
| Unknown back | 97 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 19 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 244 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 50 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Ray Demmitt card?
The Ray Demmitt (New York) 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 Highlanders player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 846 examples of the Ray Demmitt have been graded, with only 21 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Ray Demmitt come with?
The Ray Demmitt is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: Carolina Brights, El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Ray Demmitt 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.