1909-11 T206 Mike Donlin (With Bat)
1909–11 T206 Mike Donlin
New York Giants · National League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Mike Donlin (“With Bat” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Mike Donlin, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 957 examples have been graded, with only 22 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Mike Donlin
Born 1878 in Peoria, IL (d. 1933), Mike Donlin was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1899 and played 12 major-league seasons. He batted .333 with 1,282 hits, 51 home runs, and 213 stolen bases in 1,049 games.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 598 | 15 | 47 | 84 | 152 | 101 | 123 | 76 |
| SGC | 359 | 7 | 10 | 46 | 66 | 86 | 56 | 88 |
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 | 91 |
| Polar Bear | 70 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 66 |
| Piedmont | 60 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 52 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 47 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 35 |
| Old Mill | 35 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| Tolstoi | 9 |
| El Principe de Gales | 6 |
| Cycle 1911 | 5 |
| Hindu | 2 |
| Unknown back | 107 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 6 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 1 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 13 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 74 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 37 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 55 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 89 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 58 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Mike Donlin card?
The Mike Donlin (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 New York Giants player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 957 examples of the Mike Donlin have been graded, with only 22 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Mike Donlin come with?
The Mike Donlin is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: Broad Leaf, Cycle, 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 Mike Donlin 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.