1909-11 T206 Bill Bernhard
1909–11 T206 Bill Bernhard
Nashville Volunteers · Southern Association · Southern Leaguer print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Bill Bernhard is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bill Bernhard, a member of the historic Nashville Volunteers (Southern Association), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 562 examples have been graded, with only 12 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bill Bernhard
Born 1871 in Clarence, NY (d. 1949), Bill Bernhard was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1899 and played 9 major-league seasons. He went 116-82 with a 3.04 ERA and 545 strikeouts across 231 appearances.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 339 | 9 | 16 | 38 | 92 | 65 | 62 | 57 |
| SGC | 223 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 31 | 50 | 43 | 76 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Old Mill | 168 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 97 |
| Hindu | 13 |
| Unknown back | 61 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 15 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 124 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 84 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bill Bernhard card?
The Bill Bernhard 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 Nashville Volunteers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 562 examples of the Bill Bernhard 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 Bill Bernhard come with?
The Bill Bernhard is confirmed with 3 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bill Bernhard 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.