1909-11 T206 Mickey Doolan (Batting)
1909–11 T206 Mickey Doolan
Philadelphia Phillies · National League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Mickey Doolan (“Batting” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Mickey Doolan, a member of the historic Philadelphia Phillies (National League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 13 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 984 examples have been graded, with only 14 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Mickey Doolan
Born 1880 in Ashland, PA (d. 1951), Mickey Doolan was a right-handed shortstop who debuted in 1905 and played 13 major-league seasons. He batted .230 with 1,376 hits, 15 home runs, and 173 stolen bases in 1,728 games.
Confirmed backs (13)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 589 | 14 | 43 | 85 | 128 | 115 | 114 | 90 |
| SGC | 395 | 0 | 7 | 46 | 68 | 101 | 75 | 98 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal | 87 |
| Polar Bear | 69 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 62 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 60 |
| Piedmont | 50 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 36 |
| Old Mill | 31 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 31 |
| Tolstoi | 21 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 14 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| El Principe de Gales | 10 |
| Cycle 1911 | 8 |
| Hindu | 3 |
| Drum | 3 |
| Lenox | 1 |
| Unknown back | 90 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 14 |
| Broad Leaf 1911 | 1 |
| Cycle 1911 | 5 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 10 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 1 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 1 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 16 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 87 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 35 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 55 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 14 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 89 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 49 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Mickey Doolan card?
The Mickey Doolan (Batting) 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 Phillies player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 13 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 984 examples of the Mickey Doolan have been graded, with only 14 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Mickey Doolan come with?
The Mickey Doolan is confirmed with 13 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Lenox, 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 Mickey Doolan 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.