1909-11 T206 Harry Bay
1909–11 T206 Harry Bay
Nashville Volunteers · Southern Association · Southern Leaguer print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry Bay is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Harry Bay, a member of the historic Nashville Volunteers (Southern Association), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 521 examples have been graded, with only 13 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Harry Bay
Born 1878 in Pontiac, IL (d. 1952), Harry Bay was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1901 and played 8 major-league seasons. He batted .273 with 722 hits, 5 home runs, and 169 stolen bases in 675 games.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 315 | 9 | 24 | 46 | 64 | 59 | 59 | 54 |
| SGC | 206 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 24 | 50 | 38 | 64 |
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 | 128 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 107 |
| Hindu | 20 |
| Unknown back | 60 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 10 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 103 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 93 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry Bay card?
The Harry Bay 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 Nashville Volunteers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 521 examples of the Harry Bay have been graded, with only 13 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Harry Bay come with?
The Harry Bay is confirmed with 3 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Harry Bay 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.