1909-11 T206 Jack Powell
1909–11 T206 Jack Powell
St Louis Browns · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jack Powell is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jack Powell, a member of the historic St Louis Browns (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 955 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 Powell
Born 1874 in Bloomington, IL (d. 1944), Jack Powell was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1897 and played 16 major-league seasons. He went 245-254 with a 2.97 ERA and 1,621 strikeouts across 578 appearances.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 576 | 22 | 18 | 72 | 141 | 114 | 107 | 102 |
| SGC | 379 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 51 | 86 | 73 | 124 |
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 1909 | 133 |
| Piedmont | 115 |
| Sweet Caporal | 65 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 48 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 30 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 29 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 19 |
| El Principe de Gales | 17 |
| Hindu | 11 |
| Old Mill | 9 |
| Unknown back | 100 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 20 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 12 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 3 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 176 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 39 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 16 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 79 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 33 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jack Powell card?
The Jack Powell 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 St Louis Browns player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 955 examples of the Jack Powell 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 Powell come with?
The Jack Powell is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jack Powell 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.