1909-11 T206 Jiggs Donohue
1909–11 T206 Jiggs Donohue
Chicago White Sox · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jiggs Donohue is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jiggs Donohue, a member of the historic Chicago White Sox (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 776 examples have been graded, with only 22 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jiggs Donohue
Born 1879 in Springfield, OH (d. 1913), Jiggs Donohue was a left-handed first baseman who debuted in 1900 and played 9 major-league seasons. He batted .255 with 731 hits, 4 home runs, and 143 stolen bases in 813 games.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 478 | 16 | 21 | 51 | 116 | 87 | 115 | 72 |
| SGC | 298 | 6 | 5 | 28 | 51 | 63 | 60 | 85 |
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 | 120 |
| Piedmont | 88 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 80 |
| Sweet Caporal | 62 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 17 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| Sovereign | 10 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 4 |
| Unknown back | 74 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1909 | 145 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 23 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 25 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 87 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jiggs Donohue card?
The Jiggs Donohue 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 Chicago White Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 776 examples of the Jiggs Donohue 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 Jiggs Donohue come with?
The Jiggs Donohue is confirmed with 3 tobacco-brand backs: Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jiggs Donohue 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.