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1909-11 T206 Pat Moran

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1909-11 T206 Pat Moran, Chicago Cubs (front)

1909–11 T206 Pat Moran

White Border
Chicago Cubs · National League · 350 Only print series

The 1909–1911 T206 Pat Moran is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Pat Moran, a member of the historic Chicago Cubs (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 959 examples have been graded, with only 13 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.

About Pat Moran

Born 1876 in Fitchburg, MA (d. 1924), Pat Moran was a right-handed catcher who debuted in 1901 and played 14 major-league seasons. He batted .235 with 618 hits, 18 home runs, and 55 stolen bases in 818 games.

Confirmed backs (9)

American BeautyBroad LeafCycleDrumPiedmontPolar Bear (Scrap)SovereignSweet CaporalTolstoi

Population (PSA · SGC)

GraderTotalNM 7+654321 & Auth
PSA5789448712612012765
SGC3814646717575104

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

BackGraded
Piedmont 1910321
Sweet Caporal38
Sweet Caporal 191033
Polar Bear32
Sovereign 191032
Cycle 191012
American Beauty 191011
Tolstoi6
Broad Leaf 19101
Unknown back92

SGC by back

BackGraded
American Beauty 19109
Broad Leaf 19103
Cycle 19109
Piedmont 1910243
Polar Bear 1909-1131
Sovereign 191024
Sweet Caporal 191048
Tolstoi 1909-1114

Frequently asked questions

What is the 1909-11 T206 Pat Moran card?

The Pat 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 Chicago Cubs player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.

How rare is the T206

Across PSA and SGC, roughly 959 examples of the Pat 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 Pat Moran come with?

The Pat Moran is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.

Is the T206 Pat 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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