1909-11 T206 Bull Durham
1909–11 T206 Bull Durham
New York Giants · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bull Durham is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bull Durham, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 919 examples have been graded, with only 20 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bull Durham
Born 1877 in New Oxford, PA (d. 1960), Bull Durham was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1904 and played 4 major-league seasons. He went 2-0 with a 5.28 ERA and 6 strikeouts across 9 appearances.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 556 | 17 | 29 | 49 | 111 | 107 | 119 | 124 |
| SGC | 363 | 3 | 10 | 29 | 62 | 76 | 66 | 117 |
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 | 127 |
| Piedmont | 121 |
| Sweet Caporal | 65 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 62 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 34 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 31 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 17 |
| El Principe de Gales | 14 |
| Old Mill | 8 |
| Unknown back | 77 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 11 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 169 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 39 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 84 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bull Durham card?
The Bull Durham 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 New York Giants player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 919 examples of the Bull Durham 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 Bull Durham come with?
The Bull Durham is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bull Durham 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.