1909–11 T206 Jack Hannifan
Jersey City Skeeters · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jack Hannifan is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jack Hannifan, a member of the historic Jersey City Skeeters (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 881 examples have been graded, with only 18 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jack Hannifan
John Joseph "Jack" Hannifin, born February 25, 1883, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, was a right-handed utility infielder who reached the majors in the 1906 season. He debuted with Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics on April 19, 1906, then spent most of his big-league time with John McGraw's New York Giants (1906–1908) before finishing his major-league run with the Boston Doves in 1908. A versatile fill-in who played third base, shortstop, first base, and some outfield, Hannifin never got much of a chance—he collected no more than 260 at-bats in a season and batted just .214 with 94 hits, 40 RBIs, and 14 stolen bases across three big-league campaigns, his final appearance coming October 7, 1908. He was, however, a durable minor-leaguer, playing roughly eight seasons for clubs including the Norwich Reds, Springfield Ponies, New Haven Blues, Elmira Colonels, Holyoke Papermakers, and the Eastern League's Jersey City Skeeters—the team he is pictured with on his T206 card—before retiring around 1912. He died October 27, 1945, in Northampton, Massachusetts. On his card he is identified with Jersey City; Hannifin is one of the set's common minor-league subjects and is not a Hall of Famer.
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Confirmed backs (9)
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 | 542 | 16 | 38 | 73 | 140 | 113 | 97 | 65 |
| SGC | 339 | 2 | 8 | 36 | 79 | 83 | 55 | 76 |
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 | 253 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 52 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 36 |
| Old Mill | 29 |
| Sweet Caporal | 29 |
| Carolina Brights | 9 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| El Principe de Gales | 8 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| Unknown back | 113 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 10 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 7 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 25 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 200 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 23 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 64 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jack Hannifan card?
The Jack Hannifan 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 Jersey City Skeeters player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 881 examples of the Jack Hannifan have been graded, with only 18 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jack Hannifan come with?
The Jack Hannifan is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, 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 Jack Hannifan 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 2026-08-28.