1909-11 T206 Fred Jacklitsch
1909–11 T206 Fred Jacklitsch
Philadelphia Phillies · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Fred Jacklitsch is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Fred Jacklitsch, a member of the historic Philadelphia Phillies (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 947 examples have been graded, with only 26 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Fred Jacklitsch
Born 1876 in Brooklyn, NY (d. 1937), Fred Jacklitsch was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1900 and played 13 major-league seasons. He batted .243 with 327 hits, 5 home runs, and 35 stolen bases in 490 games.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 579 | 22 | 41 | 69 | 119 | 104 | 129 | 95 |
| SGC | 368 | 4 | 11 | 35 | 63 | 80 | 67 | 108 |
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 | 122 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 121 |
| Sweet Caporal | 68 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 58 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 39 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 33 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Old Mill | 14 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Sovereign | 8 |
| Unknown back | 90 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 11 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 155 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 57 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 15 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 19 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 79 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 32 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Fred Jacklitsch card?
The Fred Jacklitsch 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 Philadelphia Phillies player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 947 examples of the Fred Jacklitsch 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 Fred Jacklitsch come with?
The Fred Jacklitsch 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 Fred Jacklitsch 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.