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1909-11 T206 Solly Hofman

1909–11 T206 Solly Hofman

White Border
Chicago Cubs · National League · 350 Only print series

The 1909–1911 T206 Solly Hofman is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Solly Hofman, a member of the historic Chicago Cubs (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 12 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 958 examples have been graded, with only 10 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.

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About Solly Hofman

Born 1882 in St. Louis, MO (d. 1956), Solly Hofman was a right-handed outfielder who debuted in 1903 and played 14 major-league seasons. He batted .269 with 1,095 hits, 19 home runs, and 208 stolen bases in 1,194 games.

Confirmed backs (12)

American BeautyBroad LeafCarolina BrightsCycleDrumEl Principe de GalesOld MillPiedmontPolar Bear (Scrap)SovereignSweet CaporalTolstoi

Population (PSA · SGC)

Grader	Total	NM 7+	6	5	4	3	2	1 & Auth
PSA	580	10	27	79	132	97	114	121
SGC	378	0	4	44	56	90	73	111

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 1910	251
Sweet Caporal 1910	78
Polar Bear	43
Sweet Caporal	42
Old Mill	28
Sovereign 1910	15
Cycle 1910	12
El Principe de Gales	12
American Beauty 1910	6
Tolstoi	5
Drum	1
Carolina Brights	1
Broad Leaf 1910	1
Unknown back	85

SGC by back

Back	Graded
American Beauty 1910	4
Broad Leaf 1910	2
Carolina Brights 1909-11	1
Cycle 1910	7
Drum 1910	1
El Principe de Gales 1909-11	8
Old Mill 1909-11	20
Piedmont 1910	188
Polar Bear 1909-11	33
Sovereign 1910	10
Sweet Caporal 1909-11	3
Sweet Caporal 1910	97
Tolstoi 1909-11	4

Frequently asked questions

What is the 1909-11 T206 Solly Hofman card?

The Solly Hofman 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 Chicago Cubs player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 12 different tobacco-brand backs.

How rare is the T206

Across PSA and SGC, roughly 958 examples of the Solly Hofman have been graded, with only 10 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.

Which backs does the T206 Solly Hofman come with?

The Solly Hofman is confirmed with 12 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, 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 Solly Hofman 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.

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