1909-11 T206 Kaiser Wilhelm (With Bat)
1909–11 T206 Kaiser Wilhelm
Brooklyn Superbas · National League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Kaiser Wilhelm (“With Bat” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Kaiser Wilhelm, a member of the historic Brooklyn Superbas (National League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 903 examples have been graded, with only 9 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Kaiser Wilhelm
Born 1877 in Wooster, OH (d. 1936), Kaiser Wilhelm was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1903 and played 9 major-league seasons. He went 56-105 with a 3.44 ERA and 444 strikeouts across 216 appearances.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 545 | 7 | 30 | 62 | 129 | 122 | 107 | 88 |
| SGC | 358 | 2 | 13 | 48 | 55 | 77 | 54 | 109 |
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 | 79 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 72 |
| Sweet Caporal | 56 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 54 |
| Polar Bear | 45 |
| Old Mill | 31 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 29 |
| Tolstoi | 27 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 21 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| El Principe de Gales | 11 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 10 |
| American Beauty | 6 |
| Cycle 1911 | 4 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 3 |
| Uzit | 2 |
| Drum | 2 |
| Unknown back | 76 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 7 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 1 |
| Cycle 1911 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 13 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 28 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 80 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 43 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 42 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 80 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 29 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 13 |
| Uzit 1909-11 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Kaiser Wilhelm card?
The Kaiser Wilhelm (With Bat) 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 Brooklyn Superbas player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 903 examples of the Kaiser Wilhelm 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 Kaiser Wilhelm come with?
The Kaiser Wilhelm is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi, Uzit. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Kaiser Wilhelm 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.