1909–11 T206 Sherry Magee
Philadelphia Phillies · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Sherry Magee (“Portrait” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Sherry Magee, a member of the historic Philadelphia Phillies (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 966 examples have been graded, with only 9 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Sherry Magee
Sherwood Robert Magee was discovered on the Carlisle, Pennsylvania sandlots by a Phillies scout in June 1904 and made his major-league debut at age 19 that same month. A five-tool left fielder, he anchored the Philadelphia Phillies from 1904 to 1914 as their cleanup hitter and greatest offensive star before finishing with the Boston Braves (1915-1916) and Cincinnati Reds (1917-1919). His signature 1910 season saw him lead the National League in batting (.331), runs, RBIs, on-base percentage, and slugging; he paced the league in RBIs four times (1907, 1910, 1914, 1918) and in 1914 led in hits, doubles, RBIs, and slugging. Nicknamed simply "Sherry," short for Sherwood, he had a fiery temper — in 1911 he broke umpire Bill Finneran's nose in a disputed-call attack and drew a season-long suspension. He finally reached the World Series in 1919, winning a championship with the scandal-tainted Reds. Magee retired with a .291 average, 2,169 hits, and a Phillies-record 387 stolen bases; he is not in the Hall of Fame. His card is the most famous error in T206 — the surname is misspelled "MAGIE," a prized scarcity corrected early in the print run.
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Confirmed backs (6)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 565 | 7 | 24 | 46 | 101 | 134 | 150 | 103 |
| SGC | 401 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 49 | 88 | 85 | 142 |
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 | 116 |
| Piedmont | 103 |
| Sweet Caporal | 79 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 72 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 35 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 29 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 22 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| Hindu | 10 |
| Unknown back | 87 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 9 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 7 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 9 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 161 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 48 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 18 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 101 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 47 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Sherry Magee card?
The Sherry Magee (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 Philadelphia Phillies player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 966 examples of the Sherry Magee have been graded, with only 9 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Sherry Magee come with?
The Sherry Magee is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Sherry Magee 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.
Other poses of Sherry Magee
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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-08-28.