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
William White "Big Bill" Hinchman broke into pro ball in 1903 at Ilion of the New York State League alongside his brother Harry, reaching the majors with the Cincinnati Reds in 1905. An outfielder who also filled in at the infield corners, he moved to the Cleveland Naps in 1907 and it is a Cleveland pose that appears on this T206 card. After his big-league job dried up he starred for years with the Columbus Senators of the American Association before earning a return to the majors with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1915, where he enjoyed his finest seasons — batting .307 in 1915 and .315 in 1916, the year he led the National League in triples with 16. Over 908 major-league games across parts of ten seasons he hit .261 with 793 hits. Standing near six feet at 190 pounds, he was nicknamed "Big Bill," a step up from the "Little Willie" of his youth; a disputed out call against him in a tight 1908 pennant race became known in the papers as "Hinchman's boner." He never reached the Hall of Fame, but stayed in the game for decades afterward as a Pirates scout and coach, signing future big-leaguers such as Rip Sewell, Cookie Lavagetto, and Billy Cox. He died in Columbus, Ohio, in 1963.
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Confirmed backs (6)
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 | 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 this T206 card?
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.
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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 2026-07-01.