1909-11 T206 Jack Barry
1909–11 T206 Jack Barry
Philadelphia Athletics · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jack Barry is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jack Barry, a member of the historic Philadelphia Athletics (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 927 examples have been graded, with only 14 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jack Barry
Born 1887 in Meriden, CT (d. 1961), Jack Barry was a right-handed shortstop who debuted in 1908 and played 11 major-league seasons. He batted .243 with 1,009 hits, 10 home runs, and 153 stolen bases in 1,223 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 575 | 12 | 34 | 82 | 161 | 117 | 94 | 75 |
| SGC | 352 | 2 | 7 | 41 | 61 | 89 | 49 | 103 |
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 | 275 |
| Polar Bear | 52 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 38 |
| Sweet Caporal | 34 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 31 |
| Cycle 1910 | 12 |
| Tolstoi | 11 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Drum | 2 |
| Unknown back | 109 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| Drum 1910 | 2 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 221 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 32 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 20 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 55 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jack Barry card?
The Jack Barry 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 Philadelphia Athletics player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 927 examples of the Jack Barry have been graded, with only 14 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jack Barry come with?
The Jack Barry is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jack Barry 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.