1909-11 T206 Bill Clancy
1909–11 T206 Bill Clancy
Buffalo Bisons · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bill Clancy is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bill Clancy, a member of the historic Buffalo Bisons (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 7 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 764 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 Clancy
Born 1879 in Redfield, NY (d. 1948), Bill Clancy was a left-handed first baseman who debuted in 1905 and played 1 major-league season. He batted .229 with 52 hits, 2 home runs, and 3 stolen bases in 56 games.
Confirmed backs (7)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 470 | 15 | 23 | 65 | 101 | 100 | 96 | 70 |
| SGC | 294 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 34 | 80 | 66 | 71 |
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 | 235 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 36 |
| Sweet Caporal | 34 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 31 |
| Polar Bear | 27 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 14 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| Unknown back | 80 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 175 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 31 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 30 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 42 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bill Clancy card?
The Bill Clancy 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 Buffalo Bisons player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 7 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 764 examples of the Bill Clancy 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 Clancy come with?
The Bill Clancy is confirmed with 7 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bill Clancy 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.