1909-11 T206 Bill Sweeney
1909–11 T206 Bill Sweeney
Boston Doves · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Bill Sweeney is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bill Sweeney, a member of the historic Boston Doves (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 794 examples have been graded, with only 13 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bill Sweeney
Born 1886 in Covington, KY (d. 1948), Bill Sweeney was a right-handed second baseman who debuted in 1907 and played 8 major-league seasons. He batted .272 with 1,004 hits, 11 home runs, and 172 stolen bases in 1,039 games.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 440 | 7 | 35 | 53 | 90 | 80 | 104 | 71 |
| SGC | 354 | 6 | 7 | 38 | 62 | 86 | 63 | 92 |
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 | 137 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 80 |
| Sweet Caporal | 53 |
| Old Mill | 34 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| Carolina Brights | 8 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| El Principe de Gales | 6 |
| Tolstoi | 2 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 93 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 5 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 11 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 25 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 186 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 96 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bill Sweeney card?
The Bill Sweeney 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 Boston Doves player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 794 examples of the Bill Sweeney have been graded, with only 13 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bill Sweeney come with?
The Bill Sweeney is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bill Sweeney 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.