1909-11 T206 Ed Hahn
1909–11 T206 Ed Hahn
Chicago White Sox · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Ed Hahn is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ed Hahn, a member of the historic Chicago White Sox (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 766 examples have been graded, with only 25 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Ed Hahn
Born 1875 in Nevada, OH (d. 1941), Ed Hahn was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1905 and played 6 major-league seasons. He batted .237 with 484 hits, 1 home runs, and 59 stolen bases in 553 games.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 466 | 23 | 29 | 59 | 112 | 95 | 87 | 61 |
| SGC | 300 | 2 | 6 | 34 | 59 | 66 | 57 | 76 |
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 | 103 |
| Piedmont | 87 |
| Sweet Caporal | 71 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 58 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 25 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 14 |
| Old Mill | 8 |
| Unknown back | 85 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 143 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 37 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 18 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 68 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 29 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Ed Hahn card?
The Ed Hahn 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 White Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 766 examples of the Ed Hahn have been graded, with only 25 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Ed Hahn come with?
The Ed Hahn is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Ed Hahn 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.