1909–11 T206 Dolly Stark
San Antonio Bronchos · Texas League · Southern Leaguer print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Dolly Stark is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Dolly Stark, a member of the historic San Antonio Bronchos (Texas League), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 2 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 561 examples have been graded, with only 10 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Dolly Stark
Monroe Randolph "Dolly" Stark, born in Ripley, Mississippi in 1885, was a right-handed utility infielder who began his professional career in 1904 with the Class D Clarksville Grays and bounced through the minors, including a stint with the San Antonio Bronchos of the Texas League — the team pictured on his T206 card in the set's Southern Leaguer subset. A shortstop and second baseman, he reached the majors for a 19-game trial with the Cleveland Naps in 1909, then spent 1910-1912 with the Brooklyn Superbas/Dodgers, hitting a career-best .295 in 70 games in 1911 (career average .238). His nickname "Dolly" likely traced to a childhood pet name from his sisters. He also coached the Mississippi A&M Aggies to a 22-4 record in 1909 and helped steer young pitcher Willie Mitchell to pro ball. After managing in the minors (including a 1920 stint overseeing Ty Cobb at Augusta) he was fatally shot in a 1924 altercation in Memphis. His card is a minor-league Southern Leaguer, not a marquee star.
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Confirmed backs (2)
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 | 308 | 10 | 17 | 45 | 66 | 50 | 66 | 54 |
| SGC | 253 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 34 | 44 | 58 | 94 |
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 | 138 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 103 |
| Unknown back | 67 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 99 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 154 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Dolly Stark card?
The Dolly Stark 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 San Antonio Bronchos player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 2 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 561 examples of the Dolly Stark 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 Dolly Stark come with?
The Dolly Stark is confirmed with 2 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Dolly Stark 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.
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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.