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
William Alphonse "Billy" Maloney (1878-1960) was a Deadball Era outfielder and one of the game's early "college boys," reaching the majors after graduating from Georgetown. He broke in with the American League's Milwaukee club in 1901, appearing in 72 of his 86 games behind the plate as a catcher before shifting to the outfield. Stops with St. Louis and Cincinnati (1902) and strong minor-league play at Kansas City and Minneapolis earned him a return to the majors with the Chicago Cubs in 1905 under manager Frank Selee. That was his finest season: he batted .260 with 78 runs in 145 games and stole 59 bases to tie Art Devlin for the National League stolen-base title. A slick-fielding, speedy but light-hitting player, he spent 1906-1908 with the Brooklyn Superbas, then finished in the minors, including Rochester of the Eastern League, the team shown on his T206 card. Over six big-league seasons he hit .236 with 585 hits and 155 stolen bases in 696 games. This 350-only Rochester card makes him one of the set's more obscure minor-league subjects; he was never elected to the Hall of Fame.
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Confirmed backs (9)
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 | 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 this T206 card?
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.
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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 2026-08-28.