1909-11 T206 Billy Nattress
1909–11 T206 Billy Nattress
Buffalo Bisons · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Billy Nattress is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Billy Nattress, a member of the historic Buffalo Bisons (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1014 examples have been graded, with only 22 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Billy Nattress
Born 1878 in Girardsville, Pennsylvania (d. 1956), Billy Nattress was a left-handed-hitting, right-handed-throwing shortstop who spent a long minor-league career from 1895 to 1912, most prominently as a fixture at shortstop for the Buffalo Bisons of the Eastern League.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 611 | 20 | 33 | 83 | 143 | 111 | 137 | 84 |
| SGC | 403 | 2 | 9 | 58 | 64 | 93 | 66 | 111 |
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 | 287 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 55 |
| Sweet Caporal | 50 |
| Polar Bear | 44 |
| Cycle 1910 | 19 |
| Tolstoi | 14 |
| El Principe de Gales | 13 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Carolina Brights | 8 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 108 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 6 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 6 |
| Cycle 1910 | 15 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 13 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 248 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 20 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 75 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Billy Nattress card?
The Billy Nattress 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 Buffalo Bisons player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1014 examples of the Billy Nattress have been graded, with only 22 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Billy Nattress come with?
The Billy Nattress is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Billy Nattress 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.