1909-11 T206 Billy Sullivan
1909–11 T206 Billy Sullivan
Chicago White Sox · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Billy Sullivan is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Billy Sullivan, a member of the historic Chicago White Sox (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 917 examples have been graded, with only 16 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Billy Sullivan
Born 1875 in Oakland, WI (d. 1965), Billy Sullivan was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1899 and played 16 major-league seasons. He batted .213 with 777 hits, 21 home runs, and 98 stolen bases in 1,147 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 543 | 13 | 39 | 63 | 141 | 97 | 108 | 82 |
| SGC | 374 | 3 | 11 | 38 | 71 | 94 | 52 | 105 |
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 | 108 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 104 |
| Sweet Caporal | 62 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 56 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 36 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 30 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Sovereign | 11 |
| Hindu | 11 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| Old Mill | 8 |
| Unknown back | 91 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 23 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 9 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 142 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 68 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 14 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 78 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 24 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Billy Sullivan card?
The Billy Sullivan 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 Chicago White Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 917 examples of the Billy Sullivan have been graded, with only 16 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Billy Sullivan come with?
The Billy Sullivan is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Billy Sullivan 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.