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 1077 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
Signed out of the Pennsylvania coal country, Hugh Ambrose Jennings broke into pro ball in 1890 and reached the majors with Louisville in 1891. Traded to Ned Hanlon's Baltimore Orioles, he became the finest shortstop of the 1890s, anchoring the rowdy, inner-game clubs that won three straight National League championships (1894-96) while he batted .335, .386, and a career-best .401 in 1896. A fearless plate-crowder, he was hit by pitches a record 51 times in 1896 and 287 times in his career, marks that still stand. He later moved to first base with Brooklyn and Philadelphia, finishing at .312 with 1,526 hits. As Detroit's manager (1907-1920) he guided the young Ty Cobb to three consecutive American League pennants (1907-09), though the Tigers lost all three World Series. Nicknamed "Ee-Yah" for the shrill cry he bellowed from the third-base coaching box, the grass-plucking, leg-kicking Jennings was the deadball era's most animated field boss. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1945. A Hall-of-Fame subject, Jennings is one of the T206 set's marquee names.
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Confirmed backs (5)
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 | 618 | 28 | 22 | 68 | 130 | 121 | 122 | 127 |
| SGC | 459 | 5 | 6 | 31 | 62 | 100 | 85 | 170 |
NM 7+ bundles grades 7–10; 1 & Auth bundles grade 1, 1.5 & Authentic. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. Totals are subject-level (summed across all backs). Population as of 2026-06.
PSA by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont | 116 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 115 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 72 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 63 |
| Sweet Caporal | 41 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 35 |
| El Principe de Gales | 14 |
| Old Mill | 8 |
| Unknown back | 154 |
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 this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1077 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.
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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 2026-10-05.