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 727 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
John Herbert "Herbie" Moran, born February 16, 1884 in Costello, Pennsylvania, was a speedy dead-ball-era outfielder who turned pro in 1905 with the Class D Coudersport Giants. A left-handed hitter who threw right, he reached the majors with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1908 and, over seven big-league seasons through 1915, also played for the Boston Doves/Braves, Brooklyn Dodgers, and Cincinnati Reds, batting .242 with just two home runs. His T206 card places him with Providence of the Eastern League, where in 1909 he hit .268, stole 58 bases, and led the league with 92 runs over 154 games. Standing only about 5-foot-5, he was nicknamed "Little Herbie" for his small stature and was prized for superb fielding, a strong arm, and daring baserunning. Acquired by George Stallings' "Miracle" Braves in August 1914, Moran was a platoon regular on that stunning pennant winner; in Game Three of the World Series sweep of the A's, his 12th-inning sacrifice bunt was fumbled to force in the winning run — the first walk-off error in Series history. He later managed in the minors for years and died in 1954.
Sources: Baseball-Reference · SABR
Confirmed backs (7)
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 | 441 | 10 | 31 | 63 | 120 | 101 | 70 | 46 |
| SGC | 286 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 59 | 72 | 46 | 71 |
NM 7+ bundles grades 7–10; 1 & Auth bundles grade 1, 1.5 & Authentic. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. Totals are subject-level (summed across all backs). Population as of 2026-06.
PSA by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1910 | 250 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 33 |
| Sweet Caporal | 33 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 31 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 5 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 3 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 75 |
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 this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 727 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.
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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 2026-10-05.