1909–11 T206 Fielder Jones
Chicago White Sox · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Fielder Jones (“Portrait” 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 852 examples have been graded, with only 26 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Fielder Jones
Fielder Allison Jones broke into pro ball in 1891 with Portland of the Oregon State League after working as a surveyor in the Pacific Northwest, and after seasoning in the minors he reached the majors with the Brooklyn Nationals in 1896, batting .354 as a rookie. A fleet, sharp-eyed center fielder, he starred for Brooklyn (1896-1900) and the Chicago White Sox (1901-1908), compiling a lifetime .285 average with 1,920 hits and 359 stolen bases over 15 seasons. He won pennants with Brooklyn in 1899 and 1900, then became the White Sox' playing manager and led the 1906 "Hitless Wonders" -- a club with a league-low .230 average -- to the American League flag and a stunning six-game World Series upset of the crosstown Cubs, Chicago's first title. His unusual first name was not a nickname but a family name, given for his great-uncle, a Civil War general. A pioneer of defense-first "inside baseball," Jones was ranked by his New York Times obituary alongside John McGraw and Connie Mack as one of the three greatest managers of his day. He died in Portland, Oregon, in 1934. He is not enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
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Confirmed backs (5)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 489 | 21 | 30 | 57 | 102 | 84 | 112 | 83 |
| SGC | 363 | 5 | 8 | 34 | 65 | 90 | 58 | 103 |
NM 7+ bundles grades 7–10; 1 & Auth bundles grade 1, 1.5 & Authentic. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. Totals are subject-level (summed across all backs). Population as of 2026-06.
PSA by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont | 105 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 76 |
| Sweet Caporal | 60 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 45 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 45 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 34 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 11 |
| Sovereign | 9 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 8 |
| Hindu | 7 |
| Old Mill | 5 |
| Unknown back | 84 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 8 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 139 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 54 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 6 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 20 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 79 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 53 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Fielder Jones card?
The Fielder Jones (Portrait) 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 this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 852 examples of the Fielder Jones have been graded, with only 26 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.
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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-10-05.