1909-11 T206 John Hummel
1909–11 T206 John Hummel
Brooklyn Superbas · National League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 John Hummel is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts John Hummel, a member of the historic Brooklyn Superbas (National League), and was printed in the 460 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 964 examples have been graded, with only 30 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About John Hummel
Born 1883 in Bloomsburg, PA (d. 1959), John Hummel was a right-handed second baseman who debuted in 1905 and played 12 major-league seasons. He batted .254 with 991 hits, 29 home runs, and 117 stolen bases in 1,161 games.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 603 | 23 | 40 | 96 | 133 | 108 | 109 | 94 |
| SGC | 361 | 7 | 6 | 46 | 65 | 79 | 63 | 95 |
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 | 189 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 101 |
| Sweet Caporal | 54 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 51 |
| Polar Bear | 30 |
| Tolstoi | 28 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 21 |
| Hindu | 19 |
| El Principe de Gales | 8 |
| Old Mill | 3 |
| Cycle 1911 | 2 |
| Uzit | 1 |
| Unknown back | 96 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 19 |
| Cycle 1911 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 6 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 9 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 5 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 148 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 17 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 29 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 102 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 John Hummel card?
The John Hummel 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 Brooklyn Superbas player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 964 examples of the John Hummel have been graded, with only 30 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 John Hummel come with?
The John Hummel is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, 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 Hummel 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.