1909-11 T206 Jake Weimer
1909–11 T206 Jake Weimer
New York Giants · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jake Weimer is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jake Weimer, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 906 examples have been graded, with only 28 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jake Weimer
Born 1873 in Ottumwa, IA (d. 1928), Jake Weimer was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1903 and played 7 major-league seasons. He went 97-69 with a 2.23 ERA and 657 strikeouts across 191 appearances.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 577 | 21 | 34 | 57 | 127 | 105 | 130 | 103 |
| SGC | 329 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 66 | 100 |
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 1909 | 134 |
| Piedmont | 111 |
| Sweet Caporal | 67 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 46 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 41 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 31 |
| Sovereign | 20 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| Old Mill | 11 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 5 |
| Unknown back | 87 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 9 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 5 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 132 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 49 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 66 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 41 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jake Weimer card?
The Jake Weimer 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 Giants player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 906 examples of the Jake Weimer have been graded, with only 28 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jake Weimer come with?
The Jake Weimer is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jake Weimer 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.