1909-11 T206 Bill Lattimore
1909–11 T206 Bill Lattimore
Toledo Mud Hens · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bill Lattimore is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bill Lattimore, a member of the historic Toledo Mud Hens (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1036 examples have been graded, with only 16 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bill Lattimore
Born 1884 in Roxton, TX (d. 1919), Bill Lattimore was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1908 and played 1 major-league season. He went 1-2 with a 4.50 ERA and 5 strikeouts across 4 appearances.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 606 | 12 | 40 | 87 | 140 | 109 | 137 | 81 |
| SGC | 430 | 4 | 12 | 50 | 84 | 95 | 70 | 115 |
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 | 288 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 62 |
| Sweet Caporal | 47 |
| Polar Bear | 32 |
| El Principe de Gales | 19 |
| Cycle 1910 | 14 |
| Carolina Brights | 10 |
| Tolstoi | 8 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 118 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 16 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 4 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 11 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 258 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 30 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 92 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bill Lattimore card?
The Bill Lattimore 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 Toledo Mud Hens player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1036 examples of the Bill Lattimore have been graded, with only 16 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bill Lattimore come with?
The Bill Lattimore is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, 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 Lattimore 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.