1909-11 T206 Bill Burns
1909–11 T206 Bill Burns
Chicago White Sox · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bill Burns is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bill Burns, a member of the historic Chicago White Sox (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1027 examples have been graded, with only 17 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bill Burns
Born 1880 in San Saba, TX (d. 1953), Bill Burns was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1908 and played 5 major-league seasons. He went 30-52 with a 2.72 ERA and 233 strikeouts across 117 appearances.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 605 | 13 | 41 | 89 | 151 | 111 | 114 | 86 |
| SGC | 422 | 4 | 11 | 61 | 69 | 83 | 75 | 119 |
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 1910 | 304 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 61 |
| Sweet Caporal | 45 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 24 |
| Old Mill | 14 |
| Cycle 1910 | 11 |
| Carolina Brights | 10 |
| El Principe de Gales | 9 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Tolstoi | 3 |
| Unknown back | 116 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 12 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 21 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 265 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 26 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 86 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bill Burns card?
The Bill Burns 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 Chicago White Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1027 examples of the Bill Burns have been graded, with only 17 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bill Burns come with?
The Bill Burns is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bill Burns 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.