1909-11 T206 Jesse Tannehill
1909–11 T206 Jesse Tannehill
Washington Senators · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jesse Tannehill is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jesse Tannehill, a member of the historic Washington Senators (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 785 examples have been graded, with only 21 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jesse Tannehill
Born 1874 in Dayton, KY (d. 1956), Jesse Tannehill was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1894 and played 15 major-league seasons. He went 197-116 with a 2.79 ERA and 940 strikeouts across 358 appearances.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 545 | 15 | 24 | 59 | 127 | 89 | 119 | 112 |
| SGC | 240 | 6 | 5 | 28 | 30 | 42 | 48 | 81 |
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 | 226 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 71 |
| Sweet Caporal | 51 |
| Polar Bear | 26 |
| Old Mill | 26 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 23 |
| El Principe de Gales | 13 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Carolina Brights | 2 |
| Unknown back | 88 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 7 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 22 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 62 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 24 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 96 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jesse Tannehill card?
The Jesse Tannehill 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 Washington Senators player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 785 examples of the Jesse Tannehill 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 Jesse Tannehill come with?
The Jesse Tannehill 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 Jesse Tannehill 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.