1909-11 T206 Danny Murphy (Batting)
1909–11 T206 Danny Murphy
Philadelphia Athletics · American League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Danny Murphy (“Batting” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Danny Murphy, a member of the historic Philadelphia Athletics (American League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 13 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1126 examples have been graded, with only 26 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Danny Murphy
Born 1876 in Philadelphia, PA (d. 1955), Danny Murphy was a right-handed second baseman who debuted in 1900 and played 16 major-league seasons. He batted .289 with 1,563 hits, 44 home runs, and 193 stolen bases in 1,496 games.
Confirmed backs (13)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 652 | 17 | 44 | 99 | 152 | 141 | 119 | 80 |
| SGC | 474 | 9 | 13 | 63 | 100 | 96 | 86 | 107 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal | 82 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 77 |
| Polar Bear | 75 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 63 |
| Piedmont | 59 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 50 |
| Old Mill | 33 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 30 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| El Principe de Gales | 15 |
| Tolstoi | 13 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 10 |
| Cycle 1911 | 8 |
| Lenox | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1911 | 3 |
| Hindu | 1 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 112 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 14 |
| Broad Leaf 1911 | 6 |
| Cycle 1911 | 9 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 13 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 2 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 28 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 92 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 50 |
| Polar Bear 1909 | 2 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 60 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 104 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 55 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 23 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Danny Murphy card?
The Danny Murphy (Batting) 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 Philadelphia Athletics player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 13 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1126 examples of the Danny Murphy have been graded, with only 26 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Danny Murphy come with?
The Danny Murphy is confirmed with 13 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Danny Murphy 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.