1909–11 T206 Peter Cassidy
Baltimore Orioles · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Peter Cassidy is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Peter Cassidy, a member of the historic Baltimore Orioles (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 7 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 705 examples have been graded, with only 19 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Peter Cassidy
Peter Francis "Pete" Cassidy (April 8, 1873 - July 9, 1929) was a right-handed corner infielder from Wilmington, Delaware, who reached the majors during the 1890s before settling into a long minor-league career. A first baseman who also filled in at shortstop and third, he broke into the National League with the Louisville Colonels in 1896, then returned in 1899 with the Brooklyn Superbas and Washington Senators. Across those two big-league seasons he appeared in 101 games, collecting 98 hits with a .257 batting average, 3 home runs, and 48 RBIs, playing his final major-league game on June 22, 1899. Cassidy spent the rest of his career in the minors, and it was as a member of Baltimore in the Eastern League that he earned his place in the 1909-1911 T206 set. As a career minor-leaguer with only a brief big-league résumé, he ranks among the set's obscure, minor-league subjects rather than its star cards.
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Confirmed backs (7)
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 | 411 | 15 | 23 | 55 | 122 | 68 | 79 | 49 |
| SGC | 294 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 60 | 72 | 57 | 66 |
NM 7+ bundles grades 7–10; 1 & Auth bundles grade 1, 1.5 & Authentic. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. Totals are subject-level (summed across all backs). Population as of 2026-06.
PSA by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1910 | 205 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 41 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 35 |
| Sweet Caporal | 35 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 2 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 82 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 172 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 37 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 69 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Peter Cassidy card?
The Peter Cassidy 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 Baltimore Orioles player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 7 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 705 examples of the Peter Cassidy have been graded, with only 19 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Peter Cassidy come with?
The Peter Cassidy is confirmed with 7 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Peter Cassidy 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 2026-10-05.