1909-11 T206 Ted Easterly
1909–11 T206 Ted Easterly
Cleveland Naps · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Ted Easterly is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ted Easterly, a member of the historic Cleveland Naps (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1065 examples have been graded, with only 34 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Ted Easterly
Born 1885 in Lincoln, NE (d. 1951), Ted Easterly was a left-handed catcher who debuted in 1909 and played 7 major-league seasons. He batted .300 with 607 hits, 8 home runs, and 42 stolen bases in 706 games.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 675 | 26 | 50 | 106 | 147 | 133 | 115 | 98 |
| SGC | 390 | 8 | 7 | 55 | 77 | 92 | 61 | 90 |
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 | 317 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 57 |
| Sweet Caporal | 53 |
| Polar Bear | 40 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 33 |
| Old Mill | 22 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| Carolina Brights | 7 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| Tolstoi | 1 |
| Unknown back | 122 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 11 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 11 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 235 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 29 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 70 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Ted Easterly card?
The Ted Easterly 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 Cleveland Naps player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1065 examples of the Ted Easterly have been graded, with only 34 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Ted Easterly come with?
The Ted Easterly is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, 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 Ted Easterly 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.