1909-11 T206 Jim Stephens
1909–11 T206 Jim Stephens
St Louis Browns · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jim Stephens is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jim Stephens, a member of the historic St Louis Browns (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 985 examples have been graded, with only 23 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jim Stephens
Born 1883 in Salineville, OH (d. 1965), Jim Stephens was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1907 and played 6 major-league seasons. He batted .220 with 276 hits, 3 home runs, and 14 stolen bases in 428 games.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 601 | 18 | 34 | 99 | 147 | 122 | 102 | 79 |
| SGC | 384 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 65 | 107 | 70 | 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 | 302 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 66 |
| Sweet Caporal | 54 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 30 |
| Old Mill | 22 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales | 4 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 3 |
| Carolina Brights | 3 |
| Unknown back | 113 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 3 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 5 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 19 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 234 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 26 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 87 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jim Stephens card?
The Jim Stephens 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 St Louis Browns player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 985 examples of the Jim Stephens have been graded, with only 23 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jim Stephens come with?
The Jim Stephens is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jim Stephens 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.