1909-11 T206 Pat McCauley
1909–11 T206 Pat McCauley
Portsmouth Truckers · Virginia State League · Southern Leaguer print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Pat McCauley is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Pat McCauley, a member of the historic Portsmouth Truckers (Virginia State League), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 515 examples have been graded, with only 12 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Pat McCauley
Born 1870 in Ware, MA (d. 1917), Pat McCauley was a catcher who debuted in 1893 and played 3 major-league seasons. He batted .193 with 23 hits, 3 home runs, and 3 stolen bases in 37 games.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 328 | 10 | 20 | 39 | 87 | 59 | 61 | 52 |
| SGC | 187 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 30 | 36 | 33 | 61 |
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 | 120 |
| Hindu | 20 |
| Unknown back | 60 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 15 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 97 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 75 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Pat McCauley card?
The Pat McCauley 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 Portsmouth Truckers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 515 examples of the Pat McCauley have been graded, with only 12 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Pat McCauley come with?
The Pat McCauley 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 Pat McCauley 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.