1909-11 T206 Bill Chappelle
1909–11 T206 Bill Chappelle
Rochester Bronchos · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bill Chappelle is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bill Chappelle, a member of the historic Rochester Bronchos (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1011 examples have been graded, with only 22 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bill Chappelle
Born 1881 in Waterloo, NY (d. 1944), Bill Chappelle was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1908 and played 3 major-league seasons. He went 7-7 with a 2.38 ERA and 62 strikeouts across 35 appearances.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 615 | 19 | 47 | 90 | 153 | 110 | 126 | 70 |
| SGC | 396 | 3 | 7 | 49 | 49 | 116 | 65 | 107 |
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 | 313 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 73 |
| Sweet Caporal | 38 |
| Polar Bear | 33 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Tolstoi | 5 |
| Carolina Brights | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| Unknown back | 116 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 12 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 246 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 24 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 82 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bill Chappelle card?
The Bill Chappelle 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 Rochester Bronchos player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1011 examples of the Bill Chappelle have been graded, with only 22 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bill Chappelle come with?
The Bill Chappelle is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, 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 Chappelle 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.