1909-11 T206 Bunk Congalton
1909–11 T206 Bunk Congalton
Columbus Senators · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bunk Congalton is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bunk Congalton, a member of the historic Columbus Senators (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1021 examples have been graded, with only 15 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bunk Congalton
Born 1875 in Guelph, ON (d. 1937), Bunk Congalton was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1902 and played 4 major-league seasons. He batted .290 with 337 hits, 6 home runs, and 31 stolen bases in 307 games.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 613 | 14 | 31 | 94 | 137 | 137 | 119 | 81 |
| SGC | 408 | 1 | 3 | 52 | 74 | 91 | 76 | 111 |
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 | 250 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 70 |
| Sweet Caporal | 48 |
| Polar Bear | 39 |
| Old Mill | 38 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 33 |
| El Principe de Gales | 10 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Carolina Brights | 1 |
| Unknown back | 103 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 12 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 18 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 194 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 21 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 48 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 94 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bunk Congalton card?
The Bunk Congalton 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 Columbus Senators player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1021 examples of the Bunk Congalton have been graded, with only 15 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bunk Congalton come with?
The Bunk Congalton is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bunk Congalton 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.