1909-11 T206 Jim Scott
1909–11 T206 Jim Scott
Chicago White Sox · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jim Scott is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jim Scott, a member of the historic Chicago White Sox (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 12 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1099 examples have been graded, with only 18 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jim Scott
Born 1888 in Deadwood, SD (d. 1957), Jim Scott was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1909 and played 9 major-league seasons. He went 107-113 with a 2.30 ERA and 945 strikeouts across 317 appearances.
Confirmed backs (12)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 685 | 14 | 32 | 98 | 185 | 140 | 131 | 85 |
| SGC | 414 | 4 | 10 | 58 | 76 | 88 | 73 | 105 |
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 | 311 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 77 |
| Sweet Caporal | 56 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 33 |
| Polar Bear | 32 |
| Old Mill | 24 |
| El Principe de Gales | 10 |
| Carolina Brights | 9 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| Tolstoi | 3 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 119 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 3 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 5 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 19 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 240 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 28 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 28 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 76 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jim Scott card?
The Jim Scott 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 12 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1099 examples of the Jim Scott have been graded, with only 18 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jim Scott come with?
The Jim Scott is confirmed with 12 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, 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 Jim Scott 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.