1909-11 T206 Billy Gilbert
1909–11 T206 Billy Gilbert
St Louis Cardinals · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Billy Gilbert is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Billy Gilbert, a member of the historic St Louis Cardinals (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 840 examples have been graded, with only 19 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Billy Gilbert
Born 1876 in Tullytown, PA (d. 1927), Billy Gilbert was a right-handed second baseman who debuted in 1901 and played 8 major-league seasons. He batted .247 with 695 hits, 4 home runs, and 167 stolen bases in 850 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 524 | 18 | 28 | 67 | 127 | 100 | 100 | 84 |
| SGC | 316 | 1 | 4 | 34 | 53 | 74 | 68 | 82 |
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 1909 | 106 |
| Piedmont | 102 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 74 |
| Sweet Caporal | 67 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 23 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 20 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 19 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| Old Mill | 8 |
| Hindu | 5 |
| Unknown back | 88 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 9 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 6 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 8 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 125 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 34 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 96 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 29 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Billy Gilbert card?
The Billy Gilbert 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 St Louis Cardinals player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 840 examples of the Billy Gilbert have been graded, with only 19 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Billy Gilbert come with?
The Billy Gilbert is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Billy Gilbert 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.