1909-11 T206 Mickey Doolan (Fielding)
1909–11 T206 Mickey Doolan
Philadelphia Phillies · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Mickey Doolan (“Fielding” 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 Only series, known with 7 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 883 examples have been graded, with only 23 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 (7)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 551 | 19 | 28 | 78 | 136 | 98 | 111 | 81 |
| SGC | 332 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 51 | 81 | 70 | 82 |
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 | 318 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 64 |
| Sweet Caporal | 42 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 18 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Tolstoi | 1 |
| Unknown back | 91 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 225 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 80 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Mickey Doolan card?
The Mickey Doolan (Fielding) 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 7 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 883 examples of the Mickey Doolan have been graded, with only 23 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 7 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Piedmont, 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.