1909-11 T206 George McQuillan (With Bat)
1909–11 T206 George McQuillan
Philadelphia Phillies · National League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 George McQuillan (“With Bat” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts George McQuillan, a member of the historic Philadelphia Phillies (National League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 12 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 850 examples have been graded, with only 15 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About George McQuillan
Born 1885 in Brooklyn, NY (d. 1940), George McQuillan was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1907 and played 10 major-league seasons. He went 85-89 with a 2.38 ERA and 590 strikeouts across 273 appearances.
Confirmed backs (12)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 511 | 14 | 23 | 61 | 143 | 92 | 95 | 83 |
| SGC | 339 | 1 | 7 | 40 | 57 | 87 | 64 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 68 |
| Piedmont | 63 |
| Sweet Caporal | 60 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 54 |
| Polar Bear | 44 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 32 |
| Old Mill | 24 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 20 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| Tolstoi | 11 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Cycle 1911 | 7 |
| American Beauty | 5 |
| Uzit | 5 |
| Lenox | 3 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 79 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 12 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 6 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 3 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 11 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 83 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 47 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 31 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 88 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 23 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 13 |
| Uzit 1909-11 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 George McQuillan card?
The George McQuillan (With Bat) 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 Phillies player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 12 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 850 examples of the George McQuillan have been graded, with only 15 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 George McQuillan come with?
The George McQuillan is confirmed with 12 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi, Uzit. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 George McQuillan 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.