1909-11 T206 James Lafitte
1909–11 T206 James Lafitte
Macon Peaches · South Atlantic League · Southern Leaguer print series
The 1909–1911 T206 James Lafitte is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts James Lafitte, a member of the historic Macon Peaches (South Atlantic League), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 528 examples have been graded, with only 14 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About James Lafitte
Born 1880 in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1964), James Lafitte (James Arnauld LaFitte) was a right-handed catcher who played in the minor leagues from 1906 to 1915, including the New Orleans Pelicans of the Southern Association and the Macon Peaches of the South Atlantic League.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 319 | 12 | 19 | 45 | 68 | 60 | 58 | 57 |
| SGC | 209 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 28 | 40 | 31 | 83 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Old Mill | 132 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 117 |
| Hindu | 11 |
| Unknown back | 59 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 11 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 106 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 92 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 James Lafitte card?
The James Lafitte 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 Macon Peaches player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 528 examples of the James Lafitte have been graded, with only 14 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 James Lafitte come with?
The James Lafitte is confirmed with 3 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 James Lafitte 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.