1909-11 T206 Bill Hinchman
1909–11 T206 Bill Hinchman
Cleveland Naps · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bill Hinchman is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bill Hinchman, a member of the historic Cleveland Naps (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 855 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 Hinchman
Born 1883 in Philadelphia, PA (d. 1963), Bill Hinchman was a right-handed outfielder who debuted in 1905 and played 10 major-league seasons. He batted .261 with 793 hits, 20 home runs, and 85 stolen bases in 908 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 505 | 22 | 29 | 60 | 115 | 108 | 92 | 79 |
| SGC | 350 | 5 | 5 | 39 | 58 | 77 | 68 | 98 |
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 1909 | 116 |
| Piedmont | 101 |
| Sweet Caporal | 55 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 49 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 31 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 25 |
| Hindu | 15 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| Old Mill | 9 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Unknown back | 83 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 14 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 14 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 11 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 159 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 42 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 71 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 29 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bill Hinchman card?
The Bill Hinchman 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 Cleveland Naps player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 855 examples of the Bill Hinchman 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 Hinchman come with?
The Bill Hinchman is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bill Hinchman 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.