1909-11 T206 Hunky Shaw
1909–11 T206 Hunky Shaw
Providence Grays · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Hunky Shaw is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Hunky Shaw, a member of the historic Providence Grays (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 7 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 576 examples have been graded, with only 15 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Hunky Shaw
Born 1884 in Yakima, WA (d. 1969), Hunky Shaw was a switch-hitting catcher who debuted in 1908 and played 1 major-league season. He batted .000 with 0 hits in 1 games.
Confirmed backs (7)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 318 | 13 | 15 | 31 | 59 | 60 | 67 | 73 |
| SGC | 258 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 38 | 59 | 47 | 83 |
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 | 110 |
| Polar Bear | 47 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 38 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal | 15 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 74 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 167 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 25 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Hunky Shaw card?
The Hunky Shaw 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 Providence Grays player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 7 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 576 examples of the Hunky Shaw have been graded, with only 15 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Hunky Shaw come with?
The Hunky Shaw is confirmed with 7 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Hunky Shaw 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.