1909-11 T206 Bill Bradley (Portrait)
1909–11 T206 Bill Bradley
Cleveland Naps · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bill Bradley (“Portrait” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bill Bradley, a member of the historic Cleveland Naps (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 819 examples have been graded, with only 30 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bill Bradley
Born 1878 in Cleveland, OH (d. 1954), Bill Bradley was a right-handed third baseman who debuted in 1899 and played 14 major-league seasons. He batted .271 with 1,471 hits, 33 home runs, and 181 stolen bases in 1,461 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 489 | 28 | 25 | 72 | 103 | 85 | 105 | 71 |
| SGC | 330 | 2 | 8 | 45 | 47 | 84 | 49 | 95 |
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 | 105 |
| Piedmont | 99 |
| Sweet Caporal | 54 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 49 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 25 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 21 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 21 |
| Hindu | 10 |
| El Principe de Gales | 9 |
| Old Mill | 7 |
| Unknown back | 89 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 16 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 7 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 2 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 150 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 30 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 15 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 82 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 27 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bill Bradley card?
The Bill Bradley (Portrait) 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 Cleveland Naps player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 819 examples of the Bill Bradley 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 Bill Bradley come with?
The Bill Bradley 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 Bradley 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.