1909-11 T206 Danny Hoffman
1909–11 T206 Danny Hoffman
St Louis Browns · American League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Danny Hoffman is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Danny Hoffman, a member of the historic St Louis Browns (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 968 examples have been graded, with only 22 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Danny Hoffman
Born 1880 in Canton, CT (d. 1922), Danny Hoffman was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1903 and played 9 major-league seasons. He batted .256 with 762 hits, 14 home runs, and 185 stolen bases in 829 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 598 | 16 | 37 | 79 | 166 | 112 | 102 | 86 |
| SGC | 370 | 6 | 4 | 38 | 52 | 99 | 68 | 103 |
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 | 351 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 69 |
| Sweet Caporal | 54 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Unknown back | 107 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 261 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 87 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Danny Hoffman card?
The Danny Hoffman 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 St Louis Browns player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 968 examples of the Danny Hoffman have been graded, with only 22 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Danny Hoffman come with?
The Danny Hoffman is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Piedmont, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Danny Hoffman 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.