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
Bob Ganley (Robert Stephen Ganley), born April 23, 1875, in Lowell, Massachusetts, was a left-handed hitting and throwing outfielder who reached the majors after a long apprenticeship in the minor leagues, bouncing through clubs such as the New Haven Blues, Albany Senators, Brockton Shoemakers, and Columbus Senators. He debuted with the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 1, 1905, and played parts of five big-league seasons through 1909: with the Pirates (1905-1906), the Washington Senators (1907-1909), and finally the Philadelphia Athletics (1909). A speedy, patient leadoff-type, Ganley batted .254 over 572 games with 540 hits, 246 runs, 177 walks, and 112 stolen bases, though only 2 home runs in the deadball style. His most famous afternoon came on July 17, 1907, when he scored 5 runs in a single game as Washington routed the Detroit Tigers 13-2. He is a common, affordable subject in the T206 set, appearing with several tobacco backs. Ganley died October 9, 1945, in his native Lowell.
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Confirmed backs (5)
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 | 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 this T206 card?
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.
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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.