1909-11 T206 John Frill
1909–11 T206 John Frill
New York Highlanders · American League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 John Frill is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts John Frill, a member of the historic New York Highlanders (American League), and was printed in the 460 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 832 examples have been graded, with only 13 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About John Frill
Born 1879 in Reading, PA (d. 1918), John Frill was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1910 and played 2 major-league seasons. He went 3-3 with a 5.85 ERA and 33 strikeouts across 16 appearances.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 512 | 11 | 46 | 74 | 115 | 100 | 91 | 75 |
| SGC | 320 | 2 | 4 | 44 | 57 | 63 | 60 | 90 |
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 1911 | 200 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 89 |
| Sweet Caporal | 68 |
| Polar Bear | 24 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 17 |
| Old Mill | 16 |
| El Principe de Gales | 7 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 7 |
| Lenox | 5 |
| Tolstoi | 3 |
| Cycle 1911 | 1 |
| Uzit | 1 |
| Unknown back | 74 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 4 |
| Cycle 1911 | 3 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 7 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 6 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 9 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 131 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 28 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 19 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 101 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 11 |
| Uzit 1909-11 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 John Frill card?
The John Frill 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 New York Highlanders player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 832 examples of the John Frill have been graded, with only 13 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 John Frill come with?
The John Frill is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi, Uzit. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 John Frill 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.