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
Carlton Molesworth was a Frederick, Maryland, product who signed his first professional contract with a Winston, North Carolina, club in 1895 after fanning 19 batters in an amateur game, and that autumn made the majors as a left-handed pitcher with the Washington Nationals. His big-league stay was fleeting - four appearances, an 0-2 record and a 14.63 ERA - so he reinvented himself as an outfielder in the minors, batting a career .298 and capturing the 1905 Southern Association batting title with a .313 mark. His lasting fame came in the dugout: he served as player-manager and then manager of the Birmingham Barons from August 1908 through July 1922, compiling a 1,098-977 (.529) record and winning Southern Association pennants in 1912 and 1914 while developing future Hall of Famers Burleigh Grimes and Pie Traynor. Nicknamed "Moley" by local writers and fans, he later scouted for the Pittsburgh Pirates for some 21 years, spending roughly 53 years in the game; he was an inaugural 2005 inductee into the Birmingham Barons Hall of Fame. As a Southern Leaguer he is one of the minor-league subjects that give the T206 set its collecting depth.
Sources: Wikipedia · Baseball-Reference · SABR
Confirmed backs (3)
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 | 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 this T206 card?
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.
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.