1909-11 T206 John McAleese
1909–11 T206 John McAleese
St Louis Browns · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 John McAleese is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts John McAleese, a member of the historic St Louis Browns (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 865 examples have been graded, with only 19 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About John McAleese
Born 1878 in Sharon, PA (d. 1950), John McAleese was a right-handed outfielder who debuted in 1901 and played 2 major-league seasons. He batted .213 with 57 hits and 18 stolen bases in 86 games.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 523 | 16 | 39 | 71 | 131 | 95 | 108 | 63 |
| SGC | 342 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 64 | 81 | 63 | 88 |
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 | 282 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 69 |
| Sweet Caporal | 35 |
| El Principe de Gales | 16 |
| Tolstoi | 11 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| Carolina Brights | 9 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 81 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 20 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 218 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 77 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 John McAleese card?
The John McAleese 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 St Louis Browns player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 865 examples of the John McAleese have been graded, with only 19 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 John McAleese come with?
The John McAleese is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 John McAleese 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.