1909-11 T206 Scoops Carey
1909–11 T206 Scoops Carey
Memphis Turtles · Southern Association · Southern Leaguer print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Scoops Carey is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Scoops Carey, a member of the historic Memphis Turtles (Southern Association), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 522 examples have been graded, with only 12 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Scoops Carey
Born 1870 in Pittsburgh, PA (d. 1916), Scoops Carey was a right-handed first baseman who debuted in 1895 and played 4 major-league seasons. He batted .271 with 313 hits, 1 home runs, and 5 stolen bases in 299 games.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 316 | 11 | 8 | 46 | 89 | 66 | 52 | 44 |
| SGC | 206 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 30 | 42 | 39 | 67 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Old Mill | 130 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 97 |
| Hindu | 20 |
| Unknown back | 69 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 12 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 111 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 83 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Scoops Carey card?
The Scoops Carey 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 Memphis Turtles player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 522 examples of the Scoops Carey have been graded, with only 12 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Scoops Carey come with?
The Scoops Carey is confirmed with 3 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Scoops Carey 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.