1909-11 T206 James Westlake
1909–11 T206 James Westlake
Danville Red Sox · Virginia State League · Southern Leaguer print series
The 1909–1911 T206 James Westlake is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts James Westlake, a member of the historic Danville Red Sox (Virginia State League), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 2 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 597 examples have been graded, with only 10 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About James Westlake
James Westlake was a catcher who played in the minor leagues from 1904 to 1914, including with Danville of the Virginia League, and never reached the major leagues.
Confirmed backs (2)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 318 | 9 | 25 | 42 | 76 | 52 | 67 | 47 |
| SGC | 279 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 49 | 51 | 57 | 82 |
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 | 137 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 89 |
| Unknown back | 92 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 97 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 182 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 James Westlake card?
The James Westlake 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 Danville Red Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 2 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 597 examples of the James Westlake have been graded, with only 10 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 James Westlake come with?
The James Westlake is confirmed with 2 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 James Westlake 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.