1909-11 T206 Shag Shaughnessy
1909–11 T206 Shag Shaughnessy
Roanoke Tigers · Virginia State League · Southern Leaguer print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Shag Shaughnessy is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Shag Shaughnessy, a member of the historic Roanoke Tigers (Virginia State League), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 598 examples have been graded, with only 16 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Shag Shaughnessy
Born 1883 in Amboy, IL (d. 1969), Shag Shaughnessy was a right-handed outfielder who debuted in 1905 and played 2 major-league seasons. He batted .281 with 9 hits and 3 stolen bases in 9 games.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 343 | 12 | 28 | 37 | 58 | 73 | 63 | 72 |
| SGC | 255 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 30 | 37 | 52 | 102 |
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 | 137 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 127 |
| Hindu | 23 |
| Unknown back | 56 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 21 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 123 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 111 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Shag Shaughnessy card?
The Shag Shaughnessy 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 Roanoke Tigers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 598 examples of the Shag Shaughnessy have been graded, with only 16 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Shag Shaughnessy come with?
The Shag Shaughnessy 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 Shag Shaughnessy 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.