1909-11 T206 Jack Knight (Portrait)
1909–11 T206 Jack Knight
New York Highlanders · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jack Knight (“Portrait” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jack Knight, a member of the historic New York Highlanders (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 768 examples have been graded, with only 9 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jack Knight
Born 1885 in Philadelphia, PA (d. 1965), Jack Knight was a right-handed shortstop who debuted in 1905 and played 8 major-league seasons. He batted .239 with 636 hits, 14 home runs, and 86 stolen bases in 767 games.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 464 | 7 | 36 | 65 | 112 | 88 | 91 | 65 |
| SGC | 304 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 46 | 82 | 52 | 86 |
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 | 41 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 27 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 21 |
| Sweet Caporal | 10 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 71 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 12 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 3 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 199 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 39 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 31 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jack Knight card?
The Jack Knight (Portrait) 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 New York Highlanders player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 768 examples of the Jack Knight have been graded, with only 9 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jack Knight come with?
The Jack Knight is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jack Knight 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.