1909-11 T206 Tim Jordan (Batting)
1909–11 T206 Tim Jordan
Brooklyn Superbas · National League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Tim Jordan (“Batting” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Tim Jordan, a member of the historic Brooklyn Superbas (National League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 12 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 965 examples have been graded, with only 23 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Tim Jordan
Born 1879 in New York, NY (d. 1949), Tim Jordan was a left-handed first baseman who debuted in 1901 and played 7 major-league seasons. He batted .261 with 474 hits, 32 home runs, and 48 stolen bases in 540 games.
Confirmed backs (12)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 591 | 17 | 45 | 76 | 160 | 109 | 102 | 82 |
| SGC | 374 | 6 | 8 | 45 | 63 | 78 | 64 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 80 |
| Piedmont | 78 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 65 |
| Polar Bear | 51 |
| Sweet Caporal | 49 |
| Old Mill | 33 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 29 |
| Tolstoi | 22 |
| El Principe de Gales | 20 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 11 |
| American Beauty | 8 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Cycle 1911 | 5 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 3 |
| Drum | 3 |
| Uzit | 2 |
| Lenox | 2 |
| Unknown back | 107 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 3 |
| Cycle 1911 | 7 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 11 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 2 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 24 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 95 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 50 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 41 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 9 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 95 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 11 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 11 |
| Uzit 1909-11 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Tim Jordan card?
The Tim Jordan (Batting) 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 Brooklyn Superbas player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 12 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 965 examples of the Tim Jordan have been graded, with only 23 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Tim Jordan come with?
The Tim Jordan is confirmed with 12 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi, Uzit. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Tim Jordan 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.