1909-11 T206 Red Kleinow (New York - Catching)
1909–11 T206 Red Kleinow
New York Highlanders · American League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Red Kleinow (“New York - Catching” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Red Kleinow, a member of the historic New York Highlanders (American League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 7 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 645 examples have been graded, with only 12 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 (7)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 411 | 11 | 33 | 50 | 110 | 67 | 86 | 54 |
| SGC | 234 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 38 | 63 | 47 | 59 |
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 | 116 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 89 |
| Sweet Caporal | 56 |
| Polar Bear | 27 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| El Principe de Gales | 11 |
| Old Mill | 10 |
| Tolstoi | 8 |
| Unknown back | 77 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 7 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 77 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 22 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 6 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 113 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Red Kleinow card?
The Red Kleinow (New York - 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 New York Highlanders player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 7 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 645 examples of the Red Kleinow have been graded, with only 12 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 7 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, 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.