1909-11 T206 Jimmy Slagle
1909–11 T206 Jimmy Slagle
Baltimore Orioles · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jimmy Slagle is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jimmy Slagle, a member of the historic Baltimore Orioles (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1059 examples have been graded, with only 20 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jimmy Slagle
Born 1873 in Worthville, PA (d. 1956), Jimmy Slagle was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1899 and played 10 major-league seasons. He batted .268 with 1,340 hits, 2 home runs, and 273 stolen bases in 1,298 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 619 | 16 | 29 | 91 | 157 | 117 | 122 | 87 |
| SGC | 440 | 4 | 5 | 43 | 79 | 101 | 75 | 133 |
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 | 329 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 61 |
| Sweet Caporal | 40 |
| Polar Bear | 31 |
| Cycle 1910 | 18 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Tolstoi | 11 |
| Carolina Brights | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 96 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 10 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 5 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 249 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 29 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 107 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jimmy Slagle card?
The Jimmy Slagle 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 Baltimore Orioles player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1059 examples of the Jimmy Slagle have been graded, with only 20 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jimmy Slagle come with?
The Jimmy Slagle is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jimmy Slagle 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.