1909-11 T206 Jim McGinley
1909–11 T206 Jim McGinley
Toronto Maple Leafs · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jim McGinley is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jim McGinley, a member of the historic Toronto Maple Leafs (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 741 examples have been graded, with only 17 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jim McGinley
Born 1878 in Groveland, MA (d. 1961), Jim McGinley was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1904 and played 2 major-league seasons. He went 2-2 with a 3.30 ERA and 6 strikeouts across 4 appearances.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 456 | 14 | 25 | 60 | 128 | 74 | 94 | 61 |
| SGC | 285 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 45 | 80 | 52 | 77 |
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 | 242 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 42 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 40 |
| Sweet Caporal | 29 |
| Cycle 1910 | 12 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 85 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Cycle 1910 | 2 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 185 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 31 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jim McGinley card?
The Jim McGinley 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 Toronto Maple Leafs player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 741 examples of the Jim McGinley have been graded, with only 17 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jim McGinley come with?
The Jim McGinley is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jim McGinley 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.