1909-11 T206 Jerry Freeman
1909–11 T206 Jerry Freeman
Toledo Mud Hens · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jerry Freeman is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jerry Freeman, a member of the historic Toledo Mud Hens (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 938 examples have been graded, with only 22 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jerry Freeman
Born 1879 in Placerville, CA (d. 1952), Jerry Freeman was a left-handed first baseman who debuted in 1908 and played 2 major-league seasons. He batted .245 with 142 hits, 1 home runs, and 9 stolen bases in 173 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 574 | 18 | 34 | 67 | 152 | 114 | 121 | 68 |
| SGC | 364 | 4 | 5 | 45 | 78 | 85 | 69 | 78 |
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 | 223 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 66 |
| Sweet Caporal | 54 |
| Polar Bear | 36 |
| Old Mill | 34 |
| El Principe de Gales | 31 |
| Carolina Brights | 9 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 5 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 103 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 27 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 12 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 177 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 44 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 2 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 87 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jerry Freeman card?
The Jerry Freeman 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 Toledo Mud Hens player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 938 examples of the Jerry Freeman have been graded, with only 22 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jerry Freeman come with?
The Jerry Freeman is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jerry Freeman 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.