1909-11 T206 Matty McIntyre
1909–11 T206 Matty McIntyre
Detroit Tigers · American League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Matty McIntyre is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Matty McIntyre, a member of the historic Detroit Tigers (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 943 examples have been graded, with only 21 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Matty McIntyre
Matthew Martin "Matty" McIntyre, born June 12, 1880 near Stonington, Connecticut, signed out of the New England League and reached the majors with Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics in their inaugural 1901 season, debuting July 3. A left-handed-hitting left fielder prized for his defense, base running, and bunting, he found his lasting home with the Detroit Tigers (1904-1910), where he served as leadoff man ahead of Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford in one of the deadball era's finest outfields. McIntyre peaked in 1908, leading the American League with 105 runs and reaching base 258 times (.392 OBP); he had earlier topped the AL with 29 stolen bases in 1906. He was the leadoff hitter on Detroit's pennant winners of 1907, 1908 and 1909, though a 1907 broken ankle and 1909 appendicitis limited him in the World Series. Traded to the Chicago White Sox, he hit a career-best .323 in 1911. Over ten big-league seasons he batted .269 with 1,066 hits in 1,072 games. He died April 2, 1920, at 39 of Bright's disease. A "350 Only" subject, he appears on numerous T206 backs.
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Confirmed backs (8)
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 | 545 | 15 | 29 | 65 | 133 | 112 | 114 | 77 |
| SGC | 398 | 6 | 6 | 53 | 62 | 92 | 76 | 103 |
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 | 293 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 68 |
| Sweet Caporal | 42 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| Cycle 1910 | 12 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Tolstoi | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 106 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 257 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 104 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Matty McIntyre card?
The Matty McIntyre 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 Detroit Tigers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 943 examples of the Matty McIntyre 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 Matty McIntyre come with?
The Matty McIntyre is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Matty McIntyre 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.