1909-11 T206 Harry McIntyre (Brooklyn)
1909–11 T206 Harry McIntyre
Brooklyn Superbas · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry McIntyre (“Brooklyn” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Harry McIntyre, a member of the historic Brooklyn Superbas (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 873 examples have been graded, with only 24 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Harry McIntyre
Born 1879 in Dayton, OH (d. 1949), Harry McIntyre was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1905 and played 9 major-league seasons. He went 71-117 with a 3.22 ERA and 626 strikeouts across 237 appearances.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 547 | 18 | 28 | 65 | 129 | 100 | 123 | 84 |
| SGC | 326 | 6 | 6 | 39 | 64 | 72 | 47 | 92 |
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 1909 | 120 |
| Piedmont | 103 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 84 |
| Sweet Caporal | 66 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 36 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 21 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 12 |
| Hindu | 10 |
| Old Mill | 6 |
| Unknown back | 89 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 10 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 5 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 175 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 28 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 75 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 23 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry McIntyre card?
The Harry McIntyre (Brooklyn) 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 Brooklyn Superbas player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 873 examples of the Harry McIntyre have been graded, with only 24 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Harry McIntyre come with?
The Harry McIntyre 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 Harry McIntyre 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.