1909-11 T206 Dan McGann
1909–11 T206 Dan McGann
Milwaukee Brewers · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Dan McGann is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Dan McGann, a member of the historic Milwaukee Brewers (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 837 examples have been graded, with only 12 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Dan McGann
Born 1871 in Shelbyville, KY (d. 1910), Dan McGann was a switch-hitting first baseman who debuted in 1896 and played 12 major-league seasons. He batted .284 with 1,482 hits, 42 home runs, and 282 stolen bases in 1,436 games.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 519 | 11 | 28 | 54 | 117 | 118 | 108 | 83 |
| SGC | 318 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 41 | 73 | 59 | 108 |
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 1910 | 288 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 47 |
| Polar Bear | 44 |
| Sweet Caporal | 28 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 19 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Carolina Brights | 2 |
| Unknown back | 79 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 212 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 24 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 58 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Dan McGann card?
The Dan McGann 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 Milwaukee Brewers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 837 examples of the Dan McGann have been graded, with only 12 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Dan McGann come with?
The Dan McGann is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Dan McGann 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.