1909-11 T206 Bobby Byrne
1909–11 T206 Bobby Byrne
St Louis Cardinals · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Bobby Byrne is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bobby Byrne, a member of the historic St Louis Cardinals (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 820 examples have been graded, with only 34 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bobby Byrne
Born 1884 in St. Louis, MO (d. 1964), Bobby Byrne was a right-handed third baseman who debuted in 1907 and played 11 major-league seasons. He batted .254 with 1,225 hits, 10 home runs, and 176 stolen bases in 1,283 games.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 492 | 24 | 36 | 65 | 100 | 83 | 101 | 83 |
| SGC | 328 | 10 | 7 | 38 | 65 | 66 | 58 | 84 |
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 | 297 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 53 |
| Sweet Caporal | 29 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| Tolstoi | 12 |
| Unknown back | 88 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1910 | 231 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 2 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 75 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bobby Byrne card?
The Bobby Byrne 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 St Louis Cardinals player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 820 examples of the Bobby Byrne have been graded, with only 34 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bobby Byrne come with?
The Bobby Byrne is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bobby Byrne 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.