1909-11 T206 Jake Stahl (No Glove Shows)
1909–11 T206 Jake Stahl
Boston Red Sox · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jake Stahl (“No 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 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 822 examples have been graded, with only 22 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 (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 505 | 17 | 31 | 64 | 118 | 91 | 96 | 88 |
| SGC | 317 | 5 | 5 | 39 | 51 | 67 | 58 | 92 |
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 | 107 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 96 |
| Sweet Caporal | 52 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 45 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 38 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 26 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 14 |
| Sovereign | 13 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| Old Mill | 8 |
| Unknown back | 96 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 7 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 134 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 47 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 20 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 64 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 36 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jake Stahl card?
The Jake Stahl (No 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 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 822 examples of the Jake Stahl 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 Jake Stahl come with?
The Jake Stahl is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. 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.