1909-11 T206 Hughie Jennings (Portrait)
1909–11 T206 Hughie Jennings
Detroit Tigers · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Hughie Jennings (“Portrait” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Hughie Jennings, a member of the historic Detroit Tigers (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1109 examples have been graded, with only 33 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Hughie Jennings
Born 1869 in Pittston, PA (d. 1928), Hughie Jennings was a right-handed shortstop who debuted in 1891 and played 17 major-league seasons. He batted .311 with 1,527 hits, 18 home runs, and 359 stolen bases in 1,285 games. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 650 | 28 | 24 | 69 | 136 | 128 | 127 | 138 |
| SGC | 459 | 5 | 6 | 31 | 62 | 100 | 85 | 170 |
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 | 126 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 123 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 79 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 65 |
| Sweet Caporal | 43 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 35 |
| El Principe de Gales | 14 |
| Old Mill | 9 |
| Unknown back | 156 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 13 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 190 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 140 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 41 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 71 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Hughie Jennings card?
The Hughie Jennings (Portrait) 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 Detroit Tigers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1109 examples of the Hughie Jennings have been graded, with only 33 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Hughie Jennings come with?
The Hughie Jennings is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Hughie Jennings 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.