1909-11 T206 Bill Bergen (Batting)
1909–11 T206 Bill Bergen
Brooklyn Superbas · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bill Bergen (“Batting” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bill Bergen, a member of the historic Brooklyn Superbas (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 846 examples have been graded, with only 19 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bill Bergen
Born 1878 in North Brookfield, MA (d. 1943), Bill Bergen was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1901 and played 11 major-league seasons. He batted .170 with 516 hits, 2 home runs, and 23 stolen bases in 947 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 522 | 18 | 31 | 65 | 141 | 87 | 88 | 92 |
| SGC | 324 | 1 | 10 | 35 | 55 | 71 | 58 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1909 | 114 |
| Piedmont | 104 |
| Sweet Caporal | 67 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 52 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 24 |
| El Principe de Gales | 23 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 18 |
| Hindu | 15 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 14 |
| Old Mill | 10 |
| Unknown back | 81 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 15 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 16 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 13 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 129 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 33 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 7 |
| Sovereign 1909-11 | 2 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 81 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 28 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bill Bergen card?
The Bill Bergen (Batting) 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 Brooklyn Superbas player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 846 examples of the Bill Bergen 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 Bill Bergen come with?
The Bill Bergen 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 Bill Bergen 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.