1909-11 T206 Juan Violat
1909–11 T206 Juan Violat
Jacksonville Jays · South Atlantic League · Southern Leaguer print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Juan Violat is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Juan Violat, a member of the historic Jacksonville Jays (South Atlantic League), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 477 examples have been graded, with only 14 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Juan Violat
Born 1883 in Havana, Cuba (d. 1919 in Cuba), Juan Violá was a right-handed outfielder and infielder who played in the Cuban Winter League and in the American minor leagues, including several seasons with Jacksonville of the South Atlantic League.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 267 | 10 | 15 | 37 | 60 | 41 | 56 | 48 |
| SGC | 210 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 43 | 40 | 73 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Old Mill | 143 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 53 |
| Hindu | 12 |
| Unknown back | 59 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 10 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 121 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 79 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Juan Violat card?
The Juan Violat 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 Jacksonville Jays player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 477 examples of the Juan Violat have been graded, with only 14 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Juan Violat come with?
The Juan Violat is confirmed with 3 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Juan Violat 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.