1909-11 T206 Bill Carrigan
1909–11 T206 Bill Carrigan
Boston Red Sox · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bill Carrigan is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bill Carrigan, a member of the historic Boston Red Sox (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 950 examples have been graded, with only 16 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bill Carrigan
Born 1883 in Lewiston, ME (d. 1969), Bill Carrigan was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1906 and played 10 major-league seasons. He batted .257 with 506 hits, 6 home runs, and 37 stolen bases in 709 games.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 570 | 11 | 54 | 81 | 145 | 99 | 111 | 69 |
| SGC | 380 | 5 | 2 | 38 | 66 | 79 | 87 | 103 |
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 | 305 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 44 |
| Polar Bear | 34 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 28 |
| Sweet Caporal | 28 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| Tolstoi | 9 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 5 |
| Unknown back | 101 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 234 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 25 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 33 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 59 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bill Carrigan card?
The Bill Carrigan 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 Boston Red Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 950 examples of the Bill Carrigan have been graded, with only 16 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bill Carrigan come with?
The Bill Carrigan is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bill Carrigan 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.