1909–11 T206 Bill O'Hara
New York Giants · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bill O'Hara (“New York” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bill O'Hara, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 763 examples have been graded, with only 10 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bill O'Hara
Bill O'Hara (William Alexander O'Hara), a Toronto-born outfielder, was one of the relatively few Canadians in the deadball-era majors. He turned pro in the early 1900s and knocked around the high minors — including a stint with the Eastern League's Baltimore Orioles from 1905 to 1908 — before John McGraw brought him to the New York Giants. O'Hara debuted on April 15, 1909, at age 27, and played most of that lone full season in center field, batting .236 with 85 hits and a team-useful 31 stolen bases in 115 games. A left-handed hitter and right-handed thrower, he showed the speed McGraw prized but not enough bat to stick; after a nine-game trial with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1910 (going 3-for-20), his big-league career was over. Across two seasons he hit .232 with 88 hits and 32 RBIs in 124 games. O'Hara returned to the minors, spending several more seasons in the International League, notably with his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs. He is a common, non-star subject in the T206 set, valued mainly by collectors chasing the full 524-card checklist. He died in 1931 in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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Confirmed backs (3)
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 | 457 | 8 | 21 | 70 | 113 | 80 | 88 | 77 |
| SGC | 306 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 40 | 70 | 62 | 104 |
NM 7+ bundles grades 7–10; 1 & Auth bundles grade 1, 1.5 & Authentic. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. Totals are subject-level (summed across all backs). Population as of 2026-06.
PSA by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1910 | 296 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 38 |
| Sweet Caporal | 26 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 19 |
| Unknown back | 78 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1910 | 241 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 48 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bill O'Hara card?
The Bill O'Hara (New York) 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 New York Giants player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 763 examples of the Bill O'Hara have been graded, with only 10 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bill O'Hara come with?
The Bill O'Hara is confirmed with 3 tobacco-brand backs: Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bill O'Hara 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 2026-10-05.