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
Terrance Lamont "Cotton Top" Turner began his pro career in 1900 with the Wheeling Stogies, and after the Pittsburgh Pirates bought his contract he debuted in the majors in 1901. Following two seasons at Columbus, he landed in Cleveland in 1904 and became a fixture of the club, playing shortstop, second, and third base through 1918 before a final season with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1919. A quintessential deadball utility infielder listed at 5-foot-8 and 149 pounds, Turner was prized for his glovework, leading American League shortstops in fielding, assists, and double plays in 1906, when he also hit .291. Over 17 seasons he batted .253 with roughly 1,472 hits and 256 stolen bases, and his 1,619 games long stood as the Cleveland franchise record. Nicknamed "Cotton Top," reportedly for his light hair, he is credited with pioneering the head-first slide after feet-first slides kept catching his spikes. Released after 1918, he narrowly missed Cleveland's 1920 World Series title. He is not in the Hall of Fame.
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Confirmed backs (5)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
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 this T206 card?
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.
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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-08-28.