1909-11 T206 Owen Wilson
1909–11 T206 Owen Wilson
Pittsburgh Pirates · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Owen Wilson is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Owen Wilson, a member of the historic Pittsburgh Pirates (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 906 examples have been graded, with only 21 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Owen Wilson
Born 1883 in Austin, TX (d. 1954), Owen Wilson was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1908 and played 9 major-league seasons. He batted .269 with 1,246 hits, 59 home runs, and 98 stolen bases in 1,280 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 542 | 17 | 32 | 65 | 135 | 109 | 106 | 78 |
| SGC | 364 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 56 | 81 | 65 | 112 |
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 | 260 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 85 |
| Sweet Caporal | 53 |
| Old Mill | 15 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 14 |
| El Principe de Gales | 7 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Carolina Brights | 6 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Tolstoi | 2 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 88 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 5 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 12 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 17 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 179 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 119 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Owen Wilson card?
The Owen Wilson 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 Pittsburgh Pirates player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 906 examples of the Owen Wilson have been graded, with only 21 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Owen Wilson come with?
The Owen Wilson is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Owen Wilson 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.