1909-11 T206 Fielder Jones (Hands At Hips)
1909–11 T206 Fielder Jones
Chicago White Sox · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Fielder Jones (“Hands At Hips” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Fielder Jones, a member of the historic Chicago White Sox (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 813 examples have been graded, with only 11 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Fielder Jones
Born 1871 in Shinglehouse, PA (d. 1934), Fielder Jones was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1896 and played 15 major-league seasons. He batted .285 with 1,920 hits, 21 home runs, and 359 stolen bases in 1,788 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 490 | 10 | 28 | 55 | 109 | 94 | 112 | 82 |
| SGC | 323 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 51 | 84 | 60 | 99 |
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 | 98 |
| Piedmont | 97 |
| Sweet Caporal | 70 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 55 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 22 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 22 |
| Hindu | 12 |
| Sovereign | 12 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 11 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 7 |
| Old Mill | 3 |
| Unknown back | 81 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 15 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 128 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 50 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 5 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 65 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Fielder Jones card?
The Fielder Jones (Hands At Hips) 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 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 813 examples of the Fielder Jones have been graded, with only 11 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Fielder Jones come with?
The Fielder Jones is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Fielder Jones 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.