1909-11 T206 Frank Delehanty
1909–11 T206 Frank Delehanty
Louisville Colonels · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Frank Delehanty is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Frank Delehanty, a member of the historic Louisville Colonels (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1155 examples have been graded, with only 25 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Frank Delehanty
Born December 29, 1882 in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 1966), Frank Delahanty was an outfielder who batted .226 in 287 major-league games between 1905 and 1915 with the New York Highlanders, Cleveland, and two Federal League clubs; he was the youngest of five Delahanty brothers to reach the majors, including Hall of Famer Ed Delahanty.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 727 | 23 | 46 | 103 | 168 | 123 | 167 | 97 |
| SGC | 428 | 2 | 10 | 44 | 76 | 112 | 81 | 103 |
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 1910 | 379 |
| Sweet Caporal | 72 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 68 |
| Polar Bear | 38 |
| Cycle 1910 | 12 |
| Carolina Brights | 8 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Tolstoi | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Unknown back | 132 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 12 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 4 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 268 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 27 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 98 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Frank Delehanty card?
The Frank Delehanty 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 Louisville Colonels player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1155 examples of the Frank Delehanty have been graded, with only 25 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Frank Delehanty come with?
The Frank Delehanty is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Frank Delehanty 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.