1909-11 T206 Frank King
1909–11 T206 Frank King
Danville Red Sox · Virginia State League · Southern Leaguer print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Frank King is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Frank King, a member of the historic Danville Red Sox (Virginia State League), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 2 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 612 examples have been graded, with only 10 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Frank King
Born 1880 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1944), Frank King was an outfielder who played in the minor leagues from 1904 to 1910, mainly with Savannah of the South Atlantic League and in the Virginia League.
Confirmed backs (2)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 352 | 8 | 16 | 54 | 88 | 75 | 59 | 52 |
| SGC | 260 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 30 | 58 | 49 | 94 |
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 | 173 |
| Old Mill | 119 |
| Unknown back | 60 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 112 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 148 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Frank King card?
The Frank King 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 Danville Red Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 2 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 612 examples of the Frank King have been graded, with only 10 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Frank King come with?
The Frank King is confirmed with 2 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Frank King 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.