1909-11 T206 Harry McIntyre (Brooklyn & Chicago)
1909–11 T206 Harry McIntyre
Chicago Cubs · National League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry McIntyre (“Brooklyn & Chicago” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Harry McIntyre, a member of the historic Chicago Cubs (National League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1015 examples have been graded, with only 30 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Harry McIntyre
John Reid "Harry" McIntire, born in Detroit in 1878 and known variously as McIntire or McIntyre, learned the game in Dayton, Ohio, and broke into pro ball in 1900 with Danville of the Central League. After strong minor-league seasons at Memphis (20-15 in 1903, 19-8 in 1904), the Brooklyn Superbas signed the right-handed spitballer, who debuted in April 1905. Across five hard-luck years in Brooklyn (1905-1909) he pitched well but lost 20-plus games three times for weak clubs, including an 8-25 mark as a rookie. His signature outing came August 1, 1906, when he no-hit Pittsburgh for 10 2/3 innings before Claude Ritchey singled in the 11th, then lost 1-0 in 13 innings. Nicknamed "Handsome Harry," he was traded to the Chicago Cubs in 1910 and finally tasted success, going 13-9 and appearing twice in relief in the 1910 World Series against Philadelphia. He finished 71-117 with a 3.22 ERA and 17 shutouts over nine seasons, retiring in 1913. He died in 1949.
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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 | 623 | 23 | 49 | 88 | 138 | 118 | 122 | 85 |
| SGC | 392 | 7 | 10 | 49 | 57 | 75 | 81 | 113 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Polar Bear | 92 |
| Sweet Caporal | 77 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 68 |
| Piedmont | 62 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 52 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 50 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 36 |
| Old Mill | 26 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Tolstoi | 14 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| Cycle 1911 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1911 | 3 |
| Lenox | 1 |
| Unknown back | 108 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Broad Leaf 1911 | 2 |
| Cycle 1911 | 1 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 5 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 2 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 1 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 28 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 68 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 56 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 65 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 18 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 82 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 51 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry McIntyre card?
The Harry McIntyre (Brooklyn & Chicago) 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 Cubs player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1015 examples of the Harry McIntyre have been graded, with only 30 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 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 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.
Other poses of Harry McIntyre
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- Frank Chance (Portrait - Yellow)
- Johnny Evers (Portrait)
- Johnny Evers (Chicago On Shirt - Yellow Sky)
- Johnny Evers (Cubs On Shirt - Blue Sky)
- Solly Hofman
- Del Howard
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 2026-07-01.