1909-11 T206 Jack Knight (With Bat)
1909–11 T206 Jack Knight
New York Highlanders · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jack Knight (“With Bat” 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 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1006 examples have been graded, with only 21 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 (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 631 | 17 | 37 | 90 | 144 | 125 | 136 | 82 |
| SGC | 375 | 4 | 8 | 55 | 68 | 89 | 51 | 100 |
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 | 274 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 77 |
| Sweet Caporal | 59 |
| Polar Bear | 40 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 25 |
| Old Mill | 24 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| El Principe de Gales | 7 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Carolina Brights | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 105 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 1 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 8 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 13 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 198 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 29 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 33 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 82 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jack Knight card?
The Jack Knight (With Bat) 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 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1006 examples of the Jack Knight have been graded, with only 21 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 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, 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.