1909-11 T206 Bill Malarkey
1909–11 T206 Bill Malarkey
Buffalo Bisons · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bill Malarkey is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bill Malarkey, a member of the historic Buffalo Bisons (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 720 examples have been graded, with only 18 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bill Malarkey
Born 1878 in Port Byron, IL (d. 1956), Bill Malarkey was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1908 and played 1 major-league season. He went 0-2 with a 2.57 ERA and 12 strikeouts across 15 appearances.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 438 | 16 | 22 | 64 | 113 | 87 | 75 | 61 |
| SGC | 282 | 2 | 7 | 33 | 44 | 72 | 59 | 65 |
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 | 241 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 38 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 35 |
| Sweet Caporal | 32 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 12 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| Unknown back | 69 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 2 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 174 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 39 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 57 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bill Malarkey card?
The Bill Malarkey 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 Buffalo Bisons player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 720 examples of the Bill Malarkey have been graded, with only 18 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bill Malarkey come with?
The Bill Malarkey is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bill Malarkey 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.