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1909-11 T206 Tom Needham

1909–11 T206 Tom Needham

White Border
Chicago Cubs · National League · 460 Only print series

The 1909–1911 T206 Tom Needham is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Tom Needham, a member of the historic Chicago Cubs (National League), and was printed in the 460 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 856 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 Tom Needham

Born 1879 (d. 1926), Tom Needham was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1904 and played 11 major-league seasons. He batted .209 with 311 hits, 8 home runs, and 20 stolen bases in 523 games.

Confirmed backs (10)

American BeautyCycleEl Principe de GalesLenoxOld MillPiedmontPolar Bear (Scrap)SovereignSweet CaporalTolstoi

Population (PSA · SGC)

Grader	Total	NM 7+	6	5	4	3	2	1 & Auth
PSA	484	6	33	59	128	93	89	76
SGC	372	4	4	44	51	92	64	113

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 1911	164
Sweet Caporal 1911	92
Sweet Caporal	64
Sovereign 1911	22
Old Mill	21
Polar Bear	21
Tolstoi	13
El Principe de Gales	9
Lenox	6
American Beauty 1911	5
Cycle 1911	5
Unknown back	62

SGC by back

Back	Graded
American Beauty 1911	5
Cycle 1911	4
El Principe de Gales 1909-11	9
Lenox 1909-11	4
Old Mill 1909-11	20
Piedmont 1911	149
Polar Bear 1909-11	16
Sovereign 1911	21
Sweet Caporal 1911	132
Tolstoi 1909-11	12

Frequently asked questions

What is the 1909-11 T206 Tom Needham card?

The Tom Needham 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 10 different tobacco-brand backs.

How rare is the T206

Across PSA and SGC, roughly 856 examples of the Tom Needham 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 Tom Needham come with?

The Tom Needham is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Lenox, 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 Tom Needham 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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