1909-11 T206 Red Murray (Portrait)
1909–11 T206 Red Murray
New York Giants · National League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Red Murray (“Portrait” 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 460 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 848 examples have been graded, with only 14 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 (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 509 | 13 | 28 | 75 | 137 | 93 | 88 | 75 |
| SGC | 339 | 1 | 10 | 51 | 52 | 72 | 71 | 82 |
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 1911 | 101 |
| Piedmont | 81 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 72 |
| Sweet Caporal | 67 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 22 |
| Polar Bear | 20 |
| Old Mill | 14 |
| Tolstoi | 13 |
| El Principe de Gales | 7 |
| Cycle 1911 | 6 |
| Lenox | 5 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 3 |
| Uzit | 1 |
| Unknown back | 97 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 1 |
| Cycle 1911 | 6 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 10 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 6 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 13 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 140 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 24 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 14 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 121 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Red Murray card?
The Red Murray (Portrait) 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 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 848 examples of the Red Murray have been graded, with only 14 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 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi, Uzit. 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.