1909-11 T206 Bill O'Hara (New York)
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 799 examples have been graded, with only 11 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bill O'Hara
Born 1881 in Toronto, ON (d. 1931), Bill O'Hara was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1909 and played 2 major-league seasons. He batted .232 with 88 hits, 1 home runs, and 31 stolen bases in 124 games.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 493 | 9 | 21 | 72 | 118 | 91 | 94 | 88 |
| SGC | 306 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 40 | 70 | 62 | 104 |
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 | 322 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 40 |
| Sweet Caporal | 28 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 20 |
| Unknown back | 83 |
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 the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 799 examples of the Bill O'Hara have been graded, with only 11 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.