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1909-11 T206 Joe Tinker (Hands On Knees)

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1909-11 T206 Joe Tinker (Hands On Knees), Chicago Cubs (front)

1909–11 T206 Joe Tinker

Hands On Knees ★ Hall of Fame
Chicago Cubs · National League · 150-350 print series

The 1909–1911 T206 Joe Tinker (“Hands On Knees” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Joe Tinker, a member of the historic Chicago Cubs (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1194 examples have been graded, with only 14 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.

About Joe Tinker

Born 1880 in Muscotah, KS (d. 1948), Joe Tinker was a right-handed shortstop who debuted in 1902 and played 15 major-league seasons. He batted .262 with 1,687 hits, 31 home runs, and 336 stolen bases in 1,804 games. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946.

Confirmed backs (5)

HinduOld MillPiedmontSovereignSweet Caporal

Population (PSA · SGC)

GraderTotalNM 7+654321 & Auth
PSA646133153105115149180
SGC548143553115121219

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

BackGraded
Piedmont 1909140
Sweet Caporal 190995
Sweet Caporal94
Piedmont 191059
Sweet Caporal 191038
Sovereign24
Sovereign 191023
Sovereign 190913
Hindu9
Old Mill6
Unknown back145

SGC by back

BackGraded
Hindu 1909-119
Old Mill 1909-111
Piedmont 1909233
Piedmont 191075
Sovereign 190911
Sovereign 1909-111
Sovereign 191022
Sweet Caporal 1909132
Sweet Caporal 1909-111
Sweet Caporal 191063

Frequently asked questions

What is the 1909-11 T206 Joe Tinker card?

The Joe Tinker (Hands On Knees) 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 Chicago Cubs player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.

How rare is the T206

Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1194 examples of the Joe Tinker have been graded, with only 14 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.

Which backs does the T206 Joe Tinker come with?

The Joe Tinker is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.

Is the T206 Joe Tinker 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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