1909-11 T206 Jake Stahl (Glove Shows)
1909–11 T206 Jake Stahl
Boston Red Sox · American League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jake Stahl (“Glove Shows” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jake Stahl, a member of the historic Boston Red Sox (American League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 12 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 894 examples have been graded, with only 9 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jake Stahl
Born 1879 in Elkhart, IL (d. 1922), Jake Stahl was a right-handed first baseman who debuted in 1903 and played 9 major-league seasons. He batted .261 with 894 hits, 31 home runs, and 178 stolen bases in 981 games.
Confirmed backs (12)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 527 | 7 | 22 | 53 | 124 | 115 | 117 | 89 |
| SGC | 367 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 68 | 84 | 69 | 106 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Polar Bear | 73 |
| Sweet Caporal | 70 |
| Piedmont | 59 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 56 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 40 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 34 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 30 |
| Old Mill | 23 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 13 |
| Tolstoi | 11 |
| El Principe de Gales | 7 |
| Hindu | 5 |
| Cycle 1911 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1911 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 87 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Broad Leaf 1911 | 1 |
| Cycle 1911 | 7 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 8 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 1 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 18 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 77 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 38 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 55 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 8 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 77 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 58 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jake Stahl card?
The Jake Stahl (Glove Shows) 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 Boston Red Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 12 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 894 examples of the Jake Stahl have been graded, with only 9 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jake Stahl come with?
The Jake Stahl is confirmed with 12 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jake Stahl 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.