1909-11 T206 Lee Tannehill (Tannehill On Front)
1909–11 T206 Lee Tannehill
Chicago White Sox · American League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Lee Tannehill (“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 460 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 989 examples have been graded, with only 22 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 (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 597 | 18 | 40 | 89 | 142 | 107 | 111 | 90 |
| SGC | 392 | 4 | 12 | 47 | 69 | 108 | 62 | 90 |
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 1911 | 185 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 79 |
| Sweet Caporal | 61 |
| Tolstoi | 34 |
| Sovereign | 30 |
| Polar Bear | 29 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 23 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 17 |
| Hindu | 16 |
| El Principe de Gales | 9 |
| Cycle 1911 | 3 |
| Old Mill | 2 |
| Unknown back | 109 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 14 |
| Cycle 1911 | 3 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 8 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 4 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 3 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 148 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 36 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 56 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 89 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 26 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Lee Tannehill card?
The Lee Tannehill (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 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 989 examples of the Lee Tannehill have been graded, with only 22 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 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. 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.