1909-11 T206 Molly Miller
1909–11 T206 Molly Miller
Dallas Giants · Texas League · Southern Leaguer print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Molly Miller is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Molly Miller, a member of the historic Dallas Giants (Texas League), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 2 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 633 examples have been graded, with only 9 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Molly Miller
Charles M. "Molly" Miller was a deadball-era catcher whose entire professional career unfolded in the minor leagues; he never appeared in the majors. Born June 14, 1878, he surfaces in the records around 1905 and caught three seasons for the Dallas Giants of the Texas League from 1907 through 1909, hitting .278, .264, and .248 in heavy everyday duty behind the plate. It was as a Dallas backstop that the American Tobacco Company pictured him in the T206 White Border set, part of the "Southern Leaguers" subset that also drew on the Texas League. His best years came next in the Class-A Western League with the Sioux City Packers, where in 1910 he posted a career-high .317 average with 25 doubles over 477 at-bats before slipping to .253 in 1911. He caught on afterward with Youngstown, Peterborough, and a trio of Buckeye League clubs, playing roughly a decade of pro ball. He died May 9, 1961, in Massillon, Ohio. As a Southern Leaguer, his card is among the tougher, more sought-after subjects in the T206 set.
Sources: Baseball-Reference
Confirmed backs (2)
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 | 376 | 9 | 13 | 42 | 111 | 62 | 69 | 70 |
| SGC | 257 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 37 | 52 | 53 | 88 |
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 | 183 |
| Old Mill | 123 |
| Sweet Caporal | 1 |
| Unknown back | 69 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 103 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 154 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Molly Miller card?
The Molly Miller 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 Dallas Giants player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 2 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 633 examples of the Molly Miller have been graded, with only 9 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Molly Miller come with?
The Molly Miller is confirmed with 2 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Molly Miller 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.
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 2026-07-01.