1909-11 T206 John Titus
1909–11 T206 John Titus
Philadelphia Phillies · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 John Titus is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts John Titus, a member of the historic Philadelphia Phillies (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1061 examples have been graded, with only 12 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About John Titus
Born 1876 in St. Clair, PA (d. 1943), John Titus was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1903 and played 11 major-league seasons. He batted .282 with 1,401 hits, 38 home runs, and 140 stolen bases in 1,402 games.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 570 | 9 | 16 | 45 | 81 | 106 | 143 | 170 |
| SGC | 491 | 3 | 8 | 40 | 55 | 93 | 109 | 183 |
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 | 172 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 113 |
| Sweet Caporal | 60 |
| Polar Bear | 45 |
| Old Mill | 29 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 24 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| Carolina Brights | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Drum | 2 |
| Unknown back | 89 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 18 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 24 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 236 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 50 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 18 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 129 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 John Titus card?
The John Titus 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 Philadelphia Phillies player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1061 examples of the John Titus have been graded, with only 12 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 John Titus come with?
The John Titus is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 John Titus 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.