1909-11 T206 Jimmy Dygert
1909–11 T206 Jimmy Dygert
Philadelphia Athletics · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jimmy Dygert is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jimmy Dygert, a member of the historic Philadelphia Athletics (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1120 examples have been graded, with only 21 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jimmy Dygert
Born 1884 in Utica, NY (d. 1936), Jimmy Dygert was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1905 and played 6 major-league seasons. He went 57-49 with a 2.65 ERA and 583 strikeouts across 175 appearances.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 669 | 17 | 42 | 92 | 160 | 122 | 136 | 100 |
| SGC | 451 | 4 | 10 | 50 | 64 | 118 | 80 | 125 |
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 | 330 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 71 |
| Sweet Caporal | 59 |
| Polar Bear | 33 |
| Cycle 1910 | 17 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 10 |
| Carolina Brights | 9 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Tolstoi | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 125 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 10 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 12 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 272 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 23 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 110 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jimmy Dygert card?
The Jimmy Dygert 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 Philadelphia Athletics player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1120 examples of the Jimmy Dygert have been graded, with only 21 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jimmy Dygert come with?
The Jimmy Dygert is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jimmy Dygert 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.