1909–11 T206 Bill Hallman
Kansas City Blues · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bill Hallman is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bill Hallman, a member of the historic Kansas City Blues (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 931 examples have been graded, with only 14 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bill Hallman
Bill Hallman (William Harry Hallman, 1876-1950) was a Philadelphia-born outfielder and career minor-leaguer who broke into professional ball in 1894 and played through 1914. The nephew of the well-known major-league second baseman of the same name, this Hallman reached the big leagues only briefly, appearing for the American League's Milwaukee Brewers in 1901 (his lone season as a regular, when he led AL outfielders in errors), the Chicago White Sox in 1903, and the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1906-1907. He was a far better hitter in the minors: he won the American Association batting championship in 1906, batting .343 for the Louisville Colonels that year. In three seasons with the Kansas City Blues of the American Association (1908-1910) he hit .218, .264, and .279 — the club he is pictured with on his T206 card, part of the minor-league contingent that makes the White Border set so deep. He finished his major-league career a .235 hitter over parts of four seasons and died in his native Philadelphia in 1950.
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Confirmed backs (11)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 574 | 12 | 35 | 90 | 140 | 109 | 111 | 77 |
| SGC | 357 | 2 | 11 | 39 | 71 | 100 | 49 | 85 |
NM 7+ bundles grades 7–10; 1 & Auth bundles grade 1, 1.5 & Authentic. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. Totals are subject-level (summed across all backs). Population as of 2026-06.
PSA by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1910 | 238 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 77 |
| Sweet Caporal | 42 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 40 |
| Polar Bear | 34 |
| Old Mill | 16 |
| Cycle 1910 | 13 |
| El Principe de Gales | 9 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Carolina Brights | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 92 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 12 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 20 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 157 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 19 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 35 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 98 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bill Hallman card?
The Bill Hallman 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 Kansas City Blues player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 931 examples of the Bill Hallman have been graded, with only 14 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bill Hallman come with?
The Bill Hallman is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bill Hallman 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.
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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-10-05.