1909-11 T206 Sherry Magee (With Bat)
1909–11 T206 Sherry Magee
Philadelphia Phillies · National League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Sherry Magee (“With Bat” 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 350-460 series, known with 13 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1130 examples have been graded, with only 17 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Sherry Magee
Born 1884 in Clarendon, PA (d. 1929), Sherry Magee was a right-handed outfielder who debuted in 1904 and played 16 major-league seasons. He batted .291 with 2,169 hits, 83 home runs, and 441 stolen bases in 2,087 games.
Confirmed backs (13)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 660 | 15 | 36 | 86 | 159 | 124 | 123 | 117 |
| SGC | 470 | 2 | 13 | 52 | 74 | 110 | 77 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal | 93 |
| Polar Bear | 67 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 66 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 62 |
| Piedmont | 52 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 51 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 36 |
| Old Mill | 35 |
| El Principe de Gales | 18 |
| Tolstoi | 18 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 12 |
| Hindu | 7 |
| Cycle 1911 | 6 |
| Lenox | 1 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 119 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Cycle 1911 | 6 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 12 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 7 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 2 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 23 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 78 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 57 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 72 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 14 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 109 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 69 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Sherry Magee card?
The Sherry Magee (With Bat) 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 13 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1130 examples of the Sherry Magee have been graded, with only 17 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 13 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. 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.