1909-11 T206 Frank LaPorte
1909–11 T206 Frank LaPorte
New York Highlanders · American League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Frank LaPorte is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Frank LaPorte, a member of the historic New York Highlanders (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 981 examples have been graded, with only 22 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Frank LaPorte
Born 1880 in Uhrichsville, OH (d. 1939), Frank LaPorte was a right-handed second baseman who debuted in 1905 and played 11 major-league seasons. He batted .281 with 1,185 hits, 15 home runs, and 101 stolen bases in 1,194 games.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 634 | 18 | 41 | 88 | 150 | 133 | 117 | 87 |
| SGC | 347 | 4 | 6 | 50 | 60 | 69 | 60 | 98 |
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 | 374 |
| Sweet Caporal | 50 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 49 |
| Polar Bear | 42 |
| Cycle 1910 | 11 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Tolstoi | 3 |
| Drum | 2 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 93 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 2 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 219 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 39 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 2 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 72 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Frank LaPorte card?
The Frank LaPorte 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 New York Highlanders player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 981 examples of the Frank LaPorte have been graded, with only 22 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Frank LaPorte come with?
The Frank LaPorte is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Frank LaPorte 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.