1909-11 T206 Paddy Livingstone
1909–11 T206 Paddy Livingstone
Philadelphia Athletics · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Paddy Livingstone is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Paddy Livingstone, a member of the historic Philadelphia Athletics (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 12 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1013 examples have been graded, with only 21 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Paddy Livingstone
Born 1880 in Cleveland, OH (d. 1977), Paddy Livingstone was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1901 and played 7 major-league seasons. He batted .209 with 120 hits and 9 stolen bases in 206 games.
Confirmed backs (12)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 642 | 17 | 50 | 96 | 155 | 99 | 132 | 93 |
| SGC | 371 | 4 | 4 | 46 | 69 | 78 | 59 | 111 |
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 | 285 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 68 |
| Sweet Caporal | 47 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 34 |
| Polar Bear | 30 |
| Old Mill | 15 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| Carolina Brights | 8 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| Tolstoi | 3 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 126 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 3 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 6 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 13 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 11 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 212 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 26 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 21 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 74 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Paddy Livingstone card?
The Paddy Livingstone 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 Athletics player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 12 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1013 examples of the Paddy Livingstone have been graded, with only 21 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Paddy Livingstone come with?
The Paddy Livingstone is confirmed with 12 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Paddy Livingstone 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.