1909-11 T206 Sid Smith
1909–11 T206 Sid Smith
Atlanta Crackers · Southern Association · Southern Leaguer print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Sid Smith is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Sid Smith, a member of the historic Atlanta Crackers (Southern Association), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 523 examples have been graded, with only 11 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Sid Smith
Born 1883 in Smithville, South Carolina (d. 1961 in Orangeburg, South Carolina), Syd Smith was a right-handed catcher and third baseman who played five major-league seasons (1908-1915) for the St. Louis Browns, Philadelphia Athletics, Cleveland Naps, and Pittsburgh Pirates, and spent several seasons with Atlanta of the Southern Association.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 314 | 7 | 11 | 53 | 78 | 49 | 64 | 52 |
| SGC | 209 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 34 | 44 | 32 | 80 |
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 | 158 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 91 |
| Hindu | 15 |
| Unknown back | 50 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 6 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 133 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Sid Smith card?
The Sid Smith 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 Atlanta Crackers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 523 examples of the Sid Smith have been graded, with only 11 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Sid Smith come with?
The Sid Smith 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 Sid Smith 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.