1909-11 T206 Tim Jordan (Portrait)
1909–11 T206 Tim Jordan
Brooklyn Superbas · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Tim Jordan (“Portrait” 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 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 830 examples have been graded, with only 18 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 (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 488 | 16 | 20 | 59 | 125 | 83 | 114 | 71 |
| SGC | 342 | 2 | 3 | 35 | 52 | 76 | 65 | 109 |
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 | 129 |
| Piedmont | 110 |
| Sweet Caporal | 54 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 41 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 23 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 19 |
| El Principe de Gales | 13 |
| Old Mill | 6 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 6 |
| Sovereign | 3 |
| Unknown back | 84 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 10 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 189 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 29 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 14 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 70 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 28 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Tim Jordan card?
The Tim Jordan (Portrait) 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 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 830 examples of the Tim Jordan have been graded, with only 18 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 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 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.