1909-11 T206 Fielder Jones (Portrait)
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 875 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
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 | 512 | 21 | 30 | 59 | 105 | 89 | 117 | 91 |
| SGC | 363 | 5 | 8 | 34 | 65 | 90 | 58 | 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 | 109 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 81 |
| Sweet Caporal | 60 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 48 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 47 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 35 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 14 |
| Sovereign | 9 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 8 |
| Hindu | 8 |
| Old Mill | 5 |
| Unknown back | 88 |
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 the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 875 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.