1909-11 T206 Herbie Moran
1909–11 T206 Herbie Moran
Providence Grays · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Herbie Moran is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Herbie Moran, a member of the historic Providence Grays (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 7 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 746 examples have been graded, with only 13 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Herbie Moran
Born 1884 in Costello, PA (d. 1954), Herbie Moran was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1908 and played 7 major-league seasons. He batted .242 with 527 hits, 2 home runs, and 103 stolen bases in 595 games.
Confirmed backs (7)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 460 | 10 | 32 | 64 | 126 | 107 | 71 | 50 |
| SGC | 286 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 59 | 72 | 46 | 71 |
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 | 259 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 35 |
| Sweet Caporal | 34 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 32 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 5 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 80 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 2 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 191 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 34 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 51 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Herbie Moran card?
The Herbie Moran 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 Providence Grays player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 7 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 746 examples of the Herbie Moran 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 Herbie Moran come with?
The Herbie Moran is confirmed with 7 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Herbie Moran 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.