1909-11 T206 Bill Dineen
1909–11 T206 Bill Dineen
St Louis Browns · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bill Dineen is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bill Dineen, a member of the historic St Louis Browns (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 941 examples have been graded, with only 21 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bill Dineen
Born 1876 in Syracuse, NY (d. 1955), Bill Dineen was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1898 and played 12 major-league seasons. He went 170-177 with a 3.01 ERA and 1,127 strikeouts across 391 appearances.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 573 | 17 | 48 | 76 | 148 | 109 | 107 | 68 |
| SGC | 368 | 4 | 5 | 45 | 62 | 82 | 67 | 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 | 266 |
| Sweet Caporal | 59 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 56 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 32 |
| Old Mill | 20 |
| Carolina Brights | 10 |
| El Principe de Gales | 6 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Tolstoi | 5 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| Drum | 2 |
| Unknown back | 102 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 3 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 4 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| Drum 1910 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 9 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 17 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 219 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 25 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 76 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bill Dineen card?
The Bill Dineen 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 St Louis Browns player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 941 examples of the Bill Dineen have been graded, with only 21 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bill Dineen come with?
The Bill Dineen is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, 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 Dineen 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.