1909-11 T206 Red Dooin
1909–11 T206 Red Dooin
Philadelphia Phillies · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Red Dooin is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Red Dooin, a member of the historic Philadelphia Phillies (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 806 examples have been graded, with only 23 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Red Dooin
Born 1879 in Cincinnati, OH (d. 1952), Red Dooin was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1902 and played 15 major-league seasons. He batted .240 with 961 hits, 10 home runs, and 133 stolen bases in 1,290 games.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 496 | 17 | 25 | 58 | 122 | 77 | 128 | 69 |
| SGC | 310 | 6 | 7 | 28 | 49 | 71 | 58 | 91 |
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 | 109 |
| Piedmont | 99 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 62 |
| Sweet Caporal | 51 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 24 |
| Sovereign | 21 |
| El Principe de Gales | 14 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 7 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 6 |
| Unknown back | 90 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 12 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 150 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 42 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 20 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 63 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Red Dooin card?
The Red Dooin 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 Philadelphia Phillies player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 806 examples of the Red Dooin have been graded, with only 23 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Red Dooin come with?
The Red Dooin is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Red Dooin 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.