1909-11 T206 Jeff Sweeney
1909–11 T206 Jeff Sweeney
New York Highlanders · American League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jeff Sweeney is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jeff Sweeney, a member of the historic New York Highlanders (American League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 12 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 960 examples have been graded, with only 29 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jeff Sweeney
Born 1888 in Chicago, IL (d. 1947), Jeff Sweeney was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1908 and played 9 major-league seasons. He batted .232 with 427 hits, 3 home runs, and 63 stolen bases in 644 games.
Confirmed backs (12)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 571 | 21 | 39 | 78 | 133 | 97 | 122 | 81 |
| SGC | 389 | 8 | 14 | 56 | 58 | 102 | 50 | 101 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal | 76 |
| Polar Bear | 66 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 60 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 55 |
| Piedmont | 53 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 34 |
| Old Mill | 32 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 30 |
| Tolstoi | 19 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 19 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 14 |
| El Principe de Gales | 10 |
| Cycle 1911 | 6 |
| Drum | 4 |
| Hindu | 2 |
| Broad Leaf 1911 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 90 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 12 |
| Broad Leaf 1911 | 2 |
| Cycle 1911 | 5 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 14 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 17 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 76 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 35 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 56 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 99 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 48 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jeff Sweeney card?
The Jeff Sweeney 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 12 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 960 examples of the Jeff Sweeney have been graded, with only 29 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jeff Sweeney come with?
The Jeff Sweeney is confirmed with 12 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jeff Sweeney 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.