1909-11 T206 Doc Casey
1909–11 T206 Doc Casey
Montreal Royals · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Doc Casey is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Doc Casey, a member of the historic Montreal Royals (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 922 examples have been graded, with only 17 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Doc Casey
Born 1870 in Lawrence, MA (d. 1936), Doc Casey was a switch-hitting third baseman who debuted in 1898 and played 10 major-league seasons. He batted .258 with 1,122 hits, 9 home runs, and 191 stolen bases in 1,114 games.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 564 | 13 | 24 | 71 | 132 | 121 | 120 | 83 |
| SGC | 358 | 4 | 9 | 32 | 57 | 81 | 72 | 103 |
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 | 218 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 74 |
| Sweet Caporal | 39 |
| Polar Bear | 39 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 35 |
| Old Mill | 28 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 16 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| El Principe de Gales | 9 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights | 1 |
| Unknown back | 94 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 9 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 14 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 166 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 27 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 29 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 94 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Doc Casey card?
The Doc Casey 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 Montreal Royals player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 922 examples of the Doc Casey have been graded, with only 17 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Doc Casey come with?
The Doc Casey is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Doc Casey 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.