1909-11 T206 Lee Tannehill (L. Tannehill On Front)
1909–11 T206 Lee Tannehill
Chicago White Sox · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Lee Tannehill (“L. Tannehill On Front” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Lee Tannehill, a member of the historic Chicago White Sox (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 845 examples have been graded, with only 21 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Lee Tannehill
Born 1880 in Dayton, KY (d. 1938), Lee Tannehill was a right-handed third baseman who debuted in 1903 and played 10 major-league seasons. He batted .220 with 833 hits, 3 home runs, and 63 stolen bases in 1,090 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 418 | 15 | 25 | 56 | 88 | 84 | 100 | 50 |
| SGC | 427 | 6 | 1 | 40 | 77 | 116 | 77 | 110 |
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 | 119 |
| Sweet Caporal | 58 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 57 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 31 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 25 |
| Old Mill | 11 |
| El Principe de Gales | 11 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| Unknown back | 96 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 15 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 10 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 133 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 150 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 19 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 74 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 26 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Lee Tannehill card?
The Lee Tannehill (L. Tannehill On Front) 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 White Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 845 examples of the Lee Tannehill have been graded, with only 21 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Lee Tannehill come with?
The Lee Tannehill is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Lee Tannehill 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.