1909-11 T206 Bill Hart
1909–11 T206 Bill Hart
Little Rock Travelers · Southern Association · Southern Leaguer print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Bill Hart is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bill Hart, a member of the historic Little Rock Travelers (Southern Association), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 2 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 543 examples have been graded, with only 11 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bill Hart
Born 1865 in Louisville, Kentucky (d. 1936), Bill Hart was a right-handed pitcher whose major-league career spanned 1886 to 1901 with the Philadelphia Athletics, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Cleveland, compiling a 66-120 record and a 4.65 ERA; he later pitched for Little Rock in the Southern Association.
Confirmed backs (2)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 312 | 11 | 16 | 39 | 64 | 61 | 57 | 64 |
| SGC | 231 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 24 | 55 | 44 | 81 |
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 | 155 |
| Old Mill | 98 |
| Unknown back | 59 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 103 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 128 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bill Hart card?
The Bill Hart 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 Little Rock Travelers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 2 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 543 examples of the Bill Hart have been graded, with only 11 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bill Hart come with?
The Bill Hart is confirmed with 2 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bill Hart 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.