1909-11 T206 Tom Jones
1909–11 T206 Tom Jones
St Louis Browns · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Tom Jones is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Tom Jones, a member of the historic St Louis Browns (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 846 examples have been graded, with only 24 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Tom Jones
Born 1874 in Honesdale, PA (d. 1923), Tom Jones was a right-handed first baseman who debuted in 1902 and played 8 major-league seasons. He batted .251 with 964 hits, 4 home runs, and 135 stolen bases in 1,058 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 527 | 22 | 27 | 64 | 124 | 92 | 115 | 83 |
| SGC | 319 | 2 | 7 | 36 | 58 | 75 | 55 | 86 |
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 | 130 |
| Piedmont | 109 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 89 |
| Sweet Caporal | 64 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 22 |
| El Principe de Gales | 16 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 14 |
| Hindu | 6 |
| Unknown back | 77 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 13 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 7 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 162 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 10 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 19 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 108 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Tom Jones card?
The Tom Jones 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 St Louis Browns player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 846 examples of the Tom Jones have been graded, with only 24 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Tom Jones come with?
The Tom Jones is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Tom Jones 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.