1909-11 T206 Tubby Spencer
1909–11 T206 Tubby Spencer
Boston Red Sox · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Tubby Spencer is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Tubby Spencer, a member of the historic Boston Red Sox (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 789 examples have been graded, with only 15 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Tubby Spencer
Born 1884 in Oil City, PA (d. 1945), Tubby Spencer was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1905 and played 9 major-league seasons. He batted .225 with 298 hits, 3 home runs, and 13 stolen bases in 449 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 471 | 13 | 25 | 57 | 100 | 89 | 92 | 95 |
| SGC | 318 | 2 | 6 | 37 | 50 | 70 | 62 | 91 |
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 1909 | 115 |
| Piedmont | 84 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 80 |
| Sweet Caporal | 67 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 19 |
| El Principe de Gales | 15 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 9 |
| Hindu | 8 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 73 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 9 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 10 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 168 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 5 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 18 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 107 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Tubby Spencer card?
The Tubby Spencer 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 Boston Red Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 789 examples of the Tubby Spencer have been graded, with only 15 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Tubby Spencer come with?
The Tubby Spencer is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Tubby Spencer 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.