1909-11 T206 Mickey Doolin
1909–11 T206 Mickey Doolin
Philadelphia Phillies · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Mickey Doolin is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Mickey Doolin, a member of the historic Philadelphia Phillies (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 781 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 Doolin
Born Michael Joseph Doolan in Ashland, Pennsylvania, "Doc" Doolan earned his nickname studying dentistry at Villanova College. After amateur ball around southeastern Pennsylvania and a stint at Jersey City of the Eastern League (1902-04), he reached the majors as the Philadelphia Phillies' everyday shortstop in 1905. Though a weak hitter, he was an elite defender: sportswriter Fred Lieb said he "could throw standing on his head," and Doolan repeatedly led National League shortstops in putouts, assists, and double plays between 1906 and 1913. He was named Phillies captain in 1909, holding the post through 1913. A career .238 hitter, his best season came in 1910 (.263, 141 hits, 31 doubles). Doolan jumped to the outlaw Federal League with Baltimore (1914) and then the Chicago Whales (1915), for whom he even started the rally in the pennant-clinching game. He later played for the Cubs, Giants, and Robins, coached in the majors, and practiced dentistry until 1947. Doolan died in 1951 and is not in the Hall of Fame.
Sources: Baseball-Reference · SABR
Confirmed backs (5)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 483 | 13 | 19 | 62 | 105 | 92 | 109 | 83 |
| SGC | 298 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 36 | 73 | 63 | 90 |
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 | 104 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 99 |
| Sweet Caporal | 59 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 49 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 26 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 22 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 18 |
| El Principe de Gales | 13 |
| Old Mill | 4 |
| Unknown back | 89 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 9 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 144 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 28 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 12 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 72 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 33 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Mickey Doolin card?
The Mickey Doolin 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 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 781 examples of the Mickey Doolin 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 Doolin come with?
The Mickey Doolin is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Mickey Doolin 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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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.