1909-11 T206 Jack Bliss
1909–11 T206 Jack Bliss
St Louis Cardinals · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jack Bliss is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jack Bliss, a member of the historic St Louis Cardinals (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 994 examples have been graded, with only 27 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jack Bliss
Born 1882 in Vancouver, WA (d. 1968), Jack Bliss was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1908 and played 5 major-league seasons. He batted .219 with 143 hits, 3 home runs, and 13 stolen bases in 241 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 613 | 21 | 54 | 71 | 153 | 123 | 120 | 71 |
| SGC | 381 | 6 | 9 | 52 | 72 | 96 | 63 | 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 | 248 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 76 |
| Sweet Caporal | 52 |
| Polar Bear | 38 |
| Old Mill | 34 |
| El Principe de Gales | 21 |
| Carolina Brights | 8 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 118 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 4 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Drum 1910 | 2 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 20 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 20 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 178 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 31 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 108 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jack Bliss card?
The Jack Bliss 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 St Louis Cardinals player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 994 examples of the Jack Bliss have been graded, with only 27 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jack Bliss come with?
The Jack Bliss is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jack Bliss 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.