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 1880 in Ashland, PA (d. 1951), Mickey Doolin 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 (5)
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 the T206
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.