1909-11 T206 J.J. Clarke
1909–11 T206 J.J. Clarke
Cleveland Naps · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 J.J. Clarke is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts J.J. Clarke, a member of the historic Cleveland Naps (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 870 examples have been graded, with only 16 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About J.J. Clarke
Born 1882 in Amherstburg, ON (d. 1949), J.J. Clarke was a left-handed catcher who debuted in 1905 and played 9 major-league seasons. He batted .254 with 390 hits, 6 home runs, and 16 stolen bases in 506 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 531 | 14 | 26 | 50 | 146 | 97 | 116 | 82 |
| SGC | 339 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 70 | 72 | 60 | 101 |
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 1909 | 115 |
| Piedmont | 108 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 65 |
| Sweet Caporal | 61 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 23 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 22 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 17 |
| El Principe de Gales | 14 |
| Hindu | 11 |
| Old Mill | 5 |
| Unknown back | 90 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 15 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 10 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 7 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 147 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 34 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 83 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 28 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 J.J. Clarke card?
The J.J. Clarke 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 Cleveland Naps player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 870 examples of the J.J. Clarke have been graded, with only 16 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 J.J. Clarke come with?
The J.J. Clarke is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 J.J. Clarke 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.