1909-11 T206 Jimmy Hart
1909–11 T206 Jimmy Hart
Montgomery Climbers · Southern Association · Southern Leaguer print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Jimmy Hart is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jimmy Hart, a member of the historic Montgomery Climbers (Southern Association), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 2 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 638 examples have been graded, with only 10 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jimmy Hart
Card #204 pictures James Henry "Hub" Hart, a catcher born February 2, 1878, in Everett, Massachusetts. A standout college athlete who played football at Boston College and Georgetown before catching for Georgetown's nine, Hart signed with the Chicago White Sox in June 1905 and made his major-league debut on July 16 that year. He caught parts of three seasons in Chicago (1905-1907), appearing in 57 games and batting .213 with 11 RBIs and no home runs. Hart was a member of the 1906 "Hitless Wonders" White Sox that won the World Series over the crosstown Cubs, though he did not play in the Series itself. His nickname "Hub" traced to his central role in the team's plays at Georgetown. From 1908 to 1910 he dropped to the minors with the Montgomery Senators/Climbers of the Southern Association — the club shown on this Southern Leaguer card, one of the T206 set's scarcer regional subseries. He later played in the Pacific Coast League and other circuits, worked as a dentist, and settled in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he ran a semipro club and a billiard hall. He died there October 10, 1960.
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Confirmed backs (2)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 376 | 8 | 20 | 44 | 107 | 75 | 73 | 49 |
| SGC | 262 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 44 | 49 | 63 | 76 |
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 | 185 |
| Old Mill | 118 |
| Unknown back | 73 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 104 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 158 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jimmy Hart card?
The Jimmy Hart 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 Montgomery Climbers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 2 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 638 examples of the Jimmy Hart have been graded, with only 10 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jimmy Hart come with?
The Jimmy Hart is confirmed with 2 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jimmy Hart 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.
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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.