1909-11 T206 Red Kleinow (Boston - Catching)
1909–11 T206 Red Kleinow
Boston Red Sox · American League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Red Kleinow (“Boston - Catching” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Red Kleinow, a member of the historic Boston Red Sox (American League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 762 examples have been graded, with only 19 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Red Kleinow
Born 1877 in Milwaukee, WI (d. 1929), Red Kleinow was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1904 and played 8 major-league seasons. He batted .213 with 354 hits, 3 home runs, and 42 stolen bases in 584 games.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 458 | 16 | 35 | 35 | 111 | 77 | 88 | 96 |
| SGC | 304 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 47 | 66 | 64 | 94 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Polar Bear | 116 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 64 |
| Sweet Caporal | 55 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 45 |
| Old Mill | 26 |
| Piedmont | 23 |
| Cycle 1911 | 10 |
| Tolstoi | 7 |
| Hindu | 3 |
| Lenox | 2 |
| Broad Leaf 1911 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 106 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Cycle 1909-11 | 1 |
| Cycle 1911 | 8 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 3 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 1 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 27 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 62 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 106 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 85 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Red Kleinow card?
The Red Kleinow (Boston - Catching) 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 Boston Red Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 762 examples of the Red Kleinow have been graded, with only 19 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Red Kleinow come with?
The Red Kleinow is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: Broad Leaf, Cycle, Hindu, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Red Kleinow 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.