1909–11 T206 Harry Davis
Philadelphia Athletics · American League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry Davis (“Davis On Front” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Harry Davis, a member of the historic Philadelphia Athletics (American League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1001 examples have been graded, with only 37 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Harry Davis
Harry Davis was the slugging first baseman and on-field brain of Connie Mack's early Philadelphia Athletics dynasty. A Philadelphia native (born 1873), he signed with Providence of the Eastern League in 1894 and reached the majors with the New York Giants in 1895, bouncing between the Giants, Pirates, Colonels and Senators before Mack made him the anchor of the Athletics from 1901 through 1911. Davis led the American League in home runs four straight seasons (1904-07) — the first player to accomplish that — and also topped the league in doubles (1902, 1905), runs and RBIs (1905). On July 10, 1901 he became the first AL player to hit for the cycle. He captained the club and starred on Philadelphia's pennant winners, earning World Series titles in 1905, 1910 and 1911 (batting .353 in the 1910 Series). Nicknamed "Jasper" by his schoolmates at Philadelphia's Girard College, Davis retired with a .277 average, 1,841 hits and 75 home runs, later coaching for Mack for many years. He is not in the Hall of Fame.
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Confirmed backs (11)
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 | 605 | 24 | 50 | 83 | 135 | 111 | 115 | 87 |
| SGC | 396 | 13 | 15 | 51 | 53 | 92 | 63 | 109 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Polar Bear | 96 |
| Sweet Caporal | 83 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 73 |
| Piedmont | 53 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 50 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 38 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 38 |
| Old Mill | 22 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Tolstoi | 13 |
| Cycle 1911 | 6 |
| El Principe de Gales | 4 |
| Hindu | 3 |
| Lenox | 2 |
| Unknown back | 109 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Cycle 1911 | 6 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 2 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 1 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 17 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 57 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 39 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 75 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 98 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 61 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry Davis card?
The Harry Davis (Davis On Front) 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 Athletics player and was inserted in tobacco packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1001 examples of the Harry Davis have been graded, with only 37 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Harry Davis come with?
The Harry Davis is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: Broad Leaf, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Harry Davis 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.
Other poses of Harry Davis
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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.