1909-11 T206 Bob Ganley
1909–11 T206 Bob Ganley
Washington Senators · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bob Ganley is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bob Ganley, a member of the historic Washington Senators (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 742 examples have been graded, with only 20 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bob Ganley
Born 1875 in Lowell, MA (d. 1945), Bob Ganley was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1905 and played 5 major-league seasons. He batted .254 with 540 hits, 2 home runs, and 112 stolen bases in 572 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 435 | 17 | 21 | 32 | 99 | 81 | 95 | 90 |
| SGC | 307 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 54 | 61 | 64 | 91 |
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 | 130 |
| Piedmont | 96 |
| Sweet Caporal | 52 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 46 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 16 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 15 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| Hindu | 8 |
| Unknown back | 60 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 16 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 10 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 154 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 17 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 11 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 99 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bob Ganley card?
The Bob Ganley 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 Washington Senators player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 742 examples of the Bob Ganley have been graded, with only 20 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bob Ganley come with?
The Bob Ganley is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bob Ganley 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.