1909-11 T206 Jimmy Collins
1909–11 T206 Jimmy Collins
Minneapolis Millers · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jimmy Collins is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jimmy Collins, a member of the historic Minneapolis Millers (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1190 examples have been graded, with only 34 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jimmy Collins
Born 1870 in Buffalo, NY (d. 1943), Jimmy Collins was a right-handed third baseman who debuted in 1895 and played 14 major-league seasons. He batted .294 with 1,999 hits, 65 home runs, and 194 stolen bases in 1,725 games. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945. He revolutionized third base by charging bunts and fielding them barehanded to throw on the run, and as player-manager he led the Boston Americans to victory in the first modern World Series in 1903.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 690 | 28 | 57 | 81 | 160 | 131 | 121 | 112 |
| SGC | 500 | 6 | 12 | 59 | 53 | 105 | 97 | 168 |
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 | 339 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 65 |
| Sweet Caporal | 49 |
| Polar Bear | 43 |
| El Principe de Gales | 29 |
| Tolstoi | 16 |
| Carolina Brights | 9 |
| Unknown back | 140 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 5 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 31 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 311 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 57 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 84 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jimmy Collins card?
The Jimmy Collins 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 Minneapolis Millers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1190 examples of the Jimmy Collins have been graded, with only 34 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jimmy Collins come with?
The Jimmy Collins is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: Carolina Brights, El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jimmy Collins 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.