1909-11 T206 Bill Graham
1909–11 T206 Bill Graham
St Louis Browns · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bill Graham is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bill Graham, a member of the historic St Louis Browns (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 961 examples have been graded, with only 27 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bill Graham
Born 1883 in Owosso, MI (d. 1936), Bill Graham was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1908 and played 3 major-league seasons. He went 14-29 with a 2.90 ERA and 141 strikeouts across 64 appearances.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 584 | 21 | 33 | 70 | 147 | 110 | 120 | 83 |
| SGC | 377 | 6 | 13 | 41 | 59 | 94 | 63 | 101 |
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 | 282 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 55 |
| Sweet Caporal | 42 |
| Polar Bear | 35 |
| El Principe de Gales | 31 |
| Tolstoi | 13 |
| Cycle 1910 | 12 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Carolina Brights | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 102 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 15 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 20 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 209 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 32 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 83 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bill Graham card?
The Bill Graham 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 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 961 examples of the Bill Graham have been graded, with only 27 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bill Graham come with?
The Bill Graham is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bill Graham 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.