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 874 examples have been graded, with only 20 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bill Bradley
A Cleveland native who grew up on the Payne Avenue sandlots alongside the Delahanty brothers, William Joseph Bradley (born 1878) broke into pro ball with Burlington in 1897 and reached the majors with the Chicago Orphans (Cubs) in August 1899, debuting as a shortstop before settling in at third base. In 1901 he jumped to the new American League's Cleveland franchise, where he starred for a decade (1901-1910) as one of the era's premier third basemen. His peak came in 1902, when he batted a career-high .340 with a .515 slugging mark, and he was the first player to homer in four consecutive games. He hit for the cycle in 1903 and topped .300 again in 1904 before injuries sapped his power. Bradley adapted into a defensive and small-ball specialist, leading the league in fielding four times and laying down 60 sacrifice hits in 1908, still among the highest single-season totals ever. A .271 career hitter, he later managed Toronto to the 1911 International League pennant, and after playing in the Federal League he returned as a longtime Cleveland scout, signing future stars like Tommy Henrich and Ken Keltner. Bradley is a common but well-liked subject in the T206 set, appearing in both Portrait and fielding poses.
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Confirmed backs (11)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 512 | 14 | 34 | 59 | 130 | 104 | 90 | 81 |
| SGC | 362 | 6 | 7 | 37 | 59 | 86 | 59 | 108 |
NM 7+ bundles grades 7–10; 1 & Auth bundles grade 1, 1.5 & Authentic. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. Totals are subject-level (summed across all backs). Population as of 2026-06.
PSA by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 72 |
| Piedmont | 61 |
| Polar Bear | 51 |
| Sweet Caporal | 51 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 47 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 36 |
| Old Mill | 28 |
| Tolstoi | 25 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 10 |
| Cycle 1911 | 8 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 4 |
| Uzit | 2 |
| Lenox | 1 |
| Unknown back | 87 |
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 this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 874 examples of the Bill Bradley have been graded, with only 20 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.
Other poses of Bill Bradley
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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-10-05.