1909-11 T206 Harry Hinchman
1909–11 T206 Harry Hinchman
Toledo Mud Hens · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry Hinchman is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Harry Hinchman, a member of the historic Toledo Mud Hens (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 12 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 984 examples have been graded, with only 19 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Harry Hinchman
Born 1878 in Philadelphia, PA (d. 1933), Harry Hinchman was a switch-hitting second baseman who debuted in 1907 and played 1 major-league season. He batted .216 with 11 hits and 2 stolen bases in 15 games.
Confirmed backs (12)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 600 | 18 | 40 | 89 | 157 | 104 | 109 | 83 |
| SGC | 384 | 1 | 8 | 53 | 61 | 92 | 60 | 109 |
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 1910 | 255 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 61 |
| Sweet Caporal | 47 |
| Polar Bear | 36 |
| Old Mill | 29 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 27 |
| Cycle 1910 | 15 |
| El Principe de Gales | 8 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Carolina Brights | 4 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 110 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 15 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 10 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 24 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 177 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 24 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 21 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 102 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry Hinchman card?
The Harry Hinchman 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 Toledo Mud Hens player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 12 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 984 examples of the Harry Hinchman have been graded, with only 19 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Harry Hinchman come with?
The Harry Hinchman is confirmed with 12 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, 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 Hinchman 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.