1909-11 T206 Jack Hannifan
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
Born 1883 in Holyoke, Massachusetts (d. 1945), Jack Hannifin was a right-handed infielder (shortstop, third base and second base) who played parts of three major-league seasons from 1906 to 1908 with the Philadelphia Athletics, New York Giants and Boston Doves, batting .214 over 158 games, and spent most of his career in the minor leagues.
Confirmed backs (9)
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 the T206
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.