1909-11 T206 Jack Quinn
1909–11 T206 Jack Quinn
New York Highlanders · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jack Quinn is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jack Quinn, a member of the historic New York Highlanders (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1022 examples have been graded, with only 19 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jack Quinn
Born 1883 in Stefurov (d. 1946), Jack Quinn was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1909 and played 23 major-league seasons. He went 247-218 with a 3.29 ERA and 1,329 strikeouts across 756 appearances.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 626 | 15 | 35 | 79 | 142 | 124 | 141 | 90 |
| SGC | 396 | 4 | 3 | 52 | 66 | 100 | 72 | 99 |
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 | 324 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 62 |
| Sweet Caporal | 57 |
| Polar Bear | 28 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 14 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| Tolstoi | 6 |
| Carolina Brights | 3 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 110 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 4 |
| Cycle 1910 | 11 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 234 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 19 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 14 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 103 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jack Quinn card?
The Jack Quinn 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 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1022 examples of the Jack Quinn have been graded, with only 19 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jack Quinn come with?
The Jack Quinn is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jack Quinn 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.