1909-11 T206 Carlton Molesworth
1909–11 T206 Carlton Molesworth
Birmingham Barons · Southern Association · Southern Leaguer print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Carlton Molesworth is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Carlton Molesworth, a member of the historic Birmingham Barons (Southern Association), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 527 examples have been graded, with only 10 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Carlton Molesworth
Born 1876 in Frederick, MD (d. 1961), Carlton Molesworth was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1895 and played 1 major-league season. He went 0-2 with a 14.63 ERA and 7 strikeouts across 4 appearances.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 314 | 10 | 23 | 44 | 73 | 50 | 60 | 54 |
| SGC | 213 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 83 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Old Mill | 136 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 104 |
| Hindu | 16 |
| Unknown back | 58 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 16 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 100 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 97 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Carlton Molesworth card?
The Carlton Molesworth 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 Birmingham Barons player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 527 examples of the Carlton Molesworth have been graded, with only 10 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Carlton Molesworth come with?
The Carlton Molesworth is confirmed with 3 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Carlton Molesworth 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.