1909-11 T206 Jimmy Burke
1909–11 T206 Jimmy Burke
Indianapolis Indians · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jimmy Burke is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jimmy Burke, a member of the historic Indianapolis Indians (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1001 examples have been graded, with only 13 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jimmy Burke
Born 1874 in St. Louis, MO (d. 1942), Jimmy Burke was a right-handed third baseman who debuted in 1898 and played 7 major-league seasons. He batted .244 with 475 hits, 1 home runs, and 87 stolen bases in 550 games.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 613 | 13 | 32 | 94 | 160 | 115 | 124 | 75 |
| SGC | 388 | 0 | 8 | 54 | 64 | 90 | 70 | 102 |
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 | 260 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 88 |
| Sweet Caporal | 46 |
| Old Mill | 29 |
| Polar Bear | 29 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 29 |
| El Principe de Gales | 14 |
| Cycle 1910 | 12 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 10 |
| Carolina Brights | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Unknown back | 89 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 7 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 15 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 172 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 34 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 28 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 109 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jimmy Burke card?
The Jimmy Burke 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 Indianapolis Indians player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1001 examples of the Jimmy Burke have been graded, with only 13 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jimmy Burke come with?
The Jimmy Burke 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 Jimmy Burke 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.