1909-11 T206 Tom Guiheen
1909–11 T206 Tom Guiheen
Portsmouth Truckers · Virginia State League · Southern Leaguer print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Tom Guiheen is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Tom Guiheen, a member of the historic Portsmouth Truckers (Virginia State League), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 554 examples have been graded, with only 16 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Tom Guiheen
Tom Guiheen was associated with the Portsmouth Truckers of the Class C Virginia League in 1909, serving as the club's manager during that season.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 330 | 11 | 25 | 39 | 70 | 61 | 67 | 57 |
| SGC | 224 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 55 | 51 | 66 |
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 | 140 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 113 |
| Hindu | 15 |
| Unknown back | 62 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 12 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 117 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 95 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Tom Guiheen card?
The Tom Guiheen 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 Portsmouth Truckers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 554 examples of the Tom Guiheen have been graded, with only 16 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Tom Guiheen come with?
The Tom Guiheen 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 Tom Guiheen 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.