1909-11 T206 Billy Maloney
1909–11 T206 Billy Maloney
Rochester Bronchos · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Billy Maloney is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Billy Maloney, a member of the historic Rochester Bronchos (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1146 examples have been graded, with only 24 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Billy Maloney
Born 1878 in Lewiston, ME (d. 1960), Billy Maloney was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1901 and played 6 major-league seasons. He batted .236 with 585 hits, 6 home runs, and 155 stolen bases in 696 games.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 723 | 22 | 41 | 108 | 176 | 125 | 146 | 105 |
| SGC | 423 | 2 | 7 | 50 | 72 | 101 | 81 | 110 |
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 | 393 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 73 |
| Sweet Caporal | 54 |
| Polar Bear | 39 |
| Cycle 1910 | 17 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Carolina Brights | 5 |
| Tolstoi | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 125 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 4 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| Drum 1910 | 2 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 269 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 25 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 2 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 95 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Billy Maloney card?
The Billy Maloney 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 Rochester Bronchos player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1146 examples of the Billy Maloney have been graded, with only 24 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Billy Maloney come with?
The Billy Maloney is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Billy Maloney 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.