1909-11 T206 Jake Thielman
1909–11 T206 Jake Thielman
Louisville Colonels · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jake Thielman is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jake Thielman, a member of the historic Louisville Colonels (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 709 examples have been graded, with only 15 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jake Thielman
Born 1879 in St. Cloud, MN (d. 1928), Jake Thielman was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1905 and played 4 major-league seasons. He went 30-28 with a 3.16 ERA and 158 strikeouts across 65 appearances.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 430 | 13 | 25 | 40 | 93 | 75 | 101 | 83 |
| SGC | 279 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 37 | 56 | 67 | 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 1910 | 230 |
| Polar Bear | 43 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 35 |
| Sweet Caporal | 23 |
| Cycle 1910 | 12 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 11 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 69 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 163 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 34 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 14 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 53 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jake Thielman card?
The Jake Thielman 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 Louisville Colonels player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 709 examples of the Jake Thielman have been graded, with only 15 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jake Thielman come with?
The Jake Thielman is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jake Thielman 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.