1909-11 T206 Bill Bradley (With Bat)
1909–11 T206 Bill Bradley
Cleveland Naps · American League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bill Bradley (“With Bat” 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 350-460 series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 894 examples have been graded, with only 21 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 (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 532 | 15 | 34 | 60 | 132 | 111 | 98 | 82 |
| SGC | 362 | 6 | 7 | 37 | 59 | 86 | 59 | 108 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 73 |
| Piedmont | 63 |
| Sweet Caporal | 55 |
| Polar Bear | 54 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 51 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 37 |
| Old Mill | 28 |
| Tolstoi | 25 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 12 |
| Cycle 1911 | 8 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 5 |
| Uzit | 2 |
| Lenox | 1 |
| Unknown back | 89 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 5 |
| Cycle 1911 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 5 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 3 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 14 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 74 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 43 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 53 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 10 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 94 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 36 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 20 |
| Uzit 1909-11 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bill Bradley card?
The Bill Bradley (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 Cleveland Naps player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 894 examples of the Bill Bradley have been graded, with only 21 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 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi, Uzit. 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.