1909-11 T206 Jack Hayden
1909–11 T206 Jack Hayden
Indianapolis Indians · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jack Hayden is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jack Hayden, a member of the historic Indianapolis Indians (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 996 examples have been graded, with only 25 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jack Hayden
Born 1880 in Bryn Mawr, PA (d. 1942), Jack Hayden was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1901 and played 3 major-league seasons. He batted .251 with 145 hits, 1 home runs, and 11 stolen bases in 147 games.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 601 | 22 | 31 | 99 | 140 | 116 | 105 | 88 |
| SGC | 395 | 3 | 12 | 39 | 75 | 100 | 64 | 102 |
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 | 326 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 54 |
| Sweet Caporal | 46 |
| Polar Bear | 35 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 13 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| Tolstoi | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 5 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 106 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 12 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 265 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 27 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 80 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jack Hayden card?
The Jack Hayden 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 Indianapolis Indians player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 996 examples of the Jack Hayden have been graded, with only 25 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jack Hayden come with?
The Jack Hayden is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jack Hayden 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.