1909-11 T206 Jimmy Phelan
1909–11 T206 Jimmy Phelan
Providence Grays · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jimmy Phelan is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jimmy Phelan, a member of the historic Providence Grays (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 746 examples have been graded, with only 20 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jimmy Phelan
Jimmy Phelan was an outfielder who played in the minor leagues from 1905 to 1914, primarily in the Eastern League (with Montreal, Providence, and Toronto) and the New York State League (Utica).
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 453 | 15 | 27 | 52 | 118 | 80 | 90 | 71 |
| SGC | 293 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 46 | 92 | 40 | 70 |
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 | 227 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 51 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 45 |
| Sweet Caporal | 27 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 83 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 169 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 39 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 72 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jimmy Phelan card?
The Jimmy Phelan 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 Providence Grays player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 746 examples of the Jimmy Phelan have been graded, with only 20 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jimmy Phelan come with?
The Jimmy Phelan is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jimmy Phelan 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.