1909-11 T206 Terry Turner
1909–11 T206 Terry Turner
Cleveland Naps · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Terry Turner is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Terry Turner, a member of the historic Cleveland Naps (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 924 examples have been graded, with only 20 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Terry Turner
Born 1881 in Sandy Lake, PA (d. 1960), Terry Turner was a right-handed shortstop who debuted in 1901 and played 17 major-league seasons. He batted .253 with 1,499 hits, 8 home runs, and 256 stolen bases in 1,659 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 575 | 14 | 21 | 65 | 124 | 101 | 140 | 110 |
| SGC | 349 | 6 | 7 | 28 | 60 | 83 | 67 | 98 |
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 | 116 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 110 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 61 |
| Sweet Caporal | 55 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 51 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 38 |
| El Principe de Gales | 15 |
| Sovereign | 13 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 10 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Old Mill | 8 |
| Unknown back | 89 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 8 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 134 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 58 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 13 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 10 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 83 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 38 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Terry Turner card?
The Terry Turner 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 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 924 examples of the Terry Turner have been graded, with only 20 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Terry Turner come with?
The Terry Turner is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Terry Turner 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.