1909-11 T206 Heinie Zimmerman
1909–11 T206 Heinie Zimmerman
Chicago Cubs · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Heinie Zimmerman is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Heinie Zimmerman, a member of the historic Chicago Cubs (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 858 examples have been graded, with only 12 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Heinie Zimmerman
Born 1887 in New York, NY (d. 1969), Heinie Zimmerman was a right-handed third baseman who debuted in 1907 and played 13 major-league seasons. He batted .295 with 1,566 hits, 58 home runs, and 175 stolen bases in 1,456 games.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 488 | 9 | 48 | 66 | 119 | 79 | 90 | 77 |
| SGC | 370 | 3 | 9 | 42 | 58 | 97 | 71 | 90 |
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 | 166 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 71 |
| Sweet Caporal | 51 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 26 |
| Old Mill | 21 |
| El Principe de Gales | 10 |
| Carolina Brights | 9 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Tolstoi | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 119 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 3 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 14 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 6 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 16 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 226 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 86 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Heinie Zimmerman card?
The Heinie Zimmerman 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 the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 858 examples of the Heinie Zimmerman have been graded, with only 12 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Heinie Zimmerman come with?
The Heinie Zimmerman is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Heinie Zimmerman 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.
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