1909-11 T206 Red Murray (Batting)
1909–11 T206 Red Murray
New York Giants · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Red Murray (“Batting” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Red Murray, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1136 examples have been graded, with only 22 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Red Murray
Born 1884 in Arnot, PA (d. 1958), Red Murray was a right-handed outfielder who debuted in 1906 and played 11 major-league seasons. He batted .270 with 1,170 hits, 37 home runs, and 321 stolen bases in 1,264 games.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 716 | 20 | 47 | 95 | 191 | 127 | 128 | 108 |
| SGC | 420 | 2 | 11 | 46 | 81 | 88 | 83 | 109 |
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 | 411 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 57 |
| Sweet Caporal | 49 |
| Polar Bear | 31 |
| Cycle 1910 | 20 |
| Tolstoi | 8 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Carolina Brights | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| Unknown back | 122 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 12 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 4 |
| Cycle 1910 | 11 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 276 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 96 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Red Murray card?
The Red Murray (Batting) 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 Giants player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1136 examples of the Red Murray have been graded, with only 22 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Red Murray come with?
The Red Murray is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Red Murray 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.