1909-11 T206 Danny Murphy (Throwing)
1909–11 T206 Danny Murphy
Philadelphia Athletics · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Danny Murphy (“Throwing” 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 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 944 examples have been graded, with only 22 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 (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 568 | 18 | 27 | 62 | 136 | 121 | 121 | 83 |
| SGC | 376 | 4 | 11 | 34 | 60 | 77 | 84 | 106 |
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 | 108 |
| Piedmont | 107 |
| Sweet Caporal | 79 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 49 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 45 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 30 |
| Sovereign | 15 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| Old Mill | 9 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Unknown back | 104 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 6 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 141 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 73 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 12 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 89 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 38 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Danny Murphy card?
The Danny Murphy (Throwing) 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 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 944 examples of the Danny Murphy have been graded, with only 22 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 4 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. 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.