1909-11 T206 Red Kleinow (New York - With Bat)
1909–11 T206 Red Kleinow
New York Highlanders · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Red Kleinow (“New York - With Bat” 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 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 892 examples have been graded, with only 30 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 (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 549 | 22 | 27 | 67 | 140 | 98 | 120 | 75 |
| SGC | 343 | 8 | 4 | 31 | 57 | 86 | 57 | 100 |
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 1909 | 117 |
| Piedmont | 100 |
| Sweet Caporal | 52 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 51 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 43 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 35 |
| Sovereign | 15 |
| Old Mill | 11 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 11 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 8 |
| Unknown back | 106 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 165 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 39 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 89 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 25 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Red Kleinow card?
The Red Kleinow (New York - With Bat) 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 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 892 examples of the Red Kleinow have been graded, with only 30 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 4 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. 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.