1909-11 T206 Johnny Evers (Portrait)
1909–11 T206 Johnny Evers
Chicago Cubs · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Johnny Evers (“Portrait” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Johnny Evers, a member of the historic Chicago Cubs (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1399 examples have been graded, with only 38 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Johnny Evers
Signed off his hometown sandlots by the Troy club of the New York State League in 1902, the 100-pound Johnny Evers reached the Chicago Cubs that September and anchored second base for a dynasty. From 1902 to 1913 he formed the shortstop-second-base half of the fabled "Tinker to Evers to Chance" double-play combination, a pesky left-handed hitter and shrewd baserunner who drew 108 walks in 1910 and stole 49 bases in 1906. Evers helped Chicago to four NL pennants (1906, 1907, 1908, 1910) and back-to-back World Series titles in 1907 and 1908, batting .350 in each. He was the alert infielder who exploited "Merkle's Boner" to force the decisive 1908 pennant playoff. Nicknamed "The Human Crab" for his sidling, crablike way of getting to grounders (and, teammates joked, his prickly temperament), he later captained the 1914 "Miracle" Boston Braves to a stunning worst-to-first pennant and World Series sweep, winning the Chalmers Award (MVP). A .270 lifetime hitter over 18 seasons, Evers was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1946. As a marquee Cubs Hall of Famer, his T206 cards are among the set's more sought-after subjects.
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Confirmed backs (6)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 801 | 34 | 34 | 68 | 150 | 135 | 190 | 190 |
| SGC | 598 | 4 | 8 | 41 | 75 | 97 | 110 | 263 |
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 1909 | 170 |
| Piedmont | 142 |
| Sweet Caporal | 109 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 80 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 44 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 36 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 26 |
| Hindu | 14 |
| El Principe de Gales | 14 |
| Old Mill | 10 |
| Unknown back | 156 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 27 |
| Hindu 1909 | 1 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 15 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 5 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 294 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 59 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 23 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 123 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 51 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Johnny Evers card?
The Johnny Evers (Portrait) 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 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1399 examples of the Johnny Evers have been graded, with only 38 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Johnny Evers come with?
The Johnny Evers is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Johnny Evers 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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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-08-28.