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1909-11 T206 Johnny Kling

1909–11 T206 Johnny Kling

White Border
Chicago Cubs · National League · 150-350 print series

The 1909–1911 T206 Johnny Kling is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Johnny Kling, a member of the historic Chicago Cubs (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 935 examples have been graded, with only 18 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.

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About Johnny Kling

Born 1875 in Kansas City, MO (d. 1947), Johnny Kling was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1900 and played 13 major-league seasons. He batted .271 with 1,151 hits, 20 home runs, and 123 stolen bases in 1,260 games.

Confirmed backs (6)

El Principe de GalesHinduOld MillPiedmontSovereignSweet Caporal

Population (PSA · SGC)

Grader	Total	NM 7+	6	5	4	3	2	1 & Auth
PSA	548	15	33	61	130	108	118	83
SGC	387	3	6	36	65	88	75	114

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	110
Piedmont 1909	98
Sweet Caporal	60
Sweet Caporal 1909	55
Piedmont 1910	36
Sweet Caporal 1910	29
Sovereign	15
El Principe de Gales	13
Sovereign 1910	11
Sovereign 1909	10
Old Mill	9
Hindu	8
Unknown back	94

SGC by back

Back	Graded
El Principe de Gales 1909-11	8
Hindu 1909-11	10
Old Mill 1909-11	5
Piedmont 1909	130
Piedmont 1910	79
Sovereign 1909	20
Sovereign 1910	21
Sweet Caporal 1909	71
Sweet Caporal 1910	43

Frequently asked questions

What is the 1909-11 T206 Johnny Kling card?

The Johnny Kling 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 Chicago Cubs player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.

How rare is the T206

Across PSA and SGC, roughly 935 examples of the Johnny Kling have been graded, with only 18 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.

Which backs does the T206 Johnny Kling come with?

The Johnny Kling is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.

Is the T206 Johnny Kling 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.

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