1909-11 T206 Peter Cassidy
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 726 examples have been graded, with only 20 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Peter Cassidy
Born April 8, 1873 in Wilmington, Delaware (d. 1929), Pete Cassidy was a right-handed-hitting, right-handed-throwing first baseman who appeared in 101 major-league games over two seasons with the Louisville Colonels (1896), Brooklyn Superbas, and Washington Senators (1899), and played in the minors for clubs including the Baltimore Orioles of the International League.
Confirmed backs (7)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 432 | 16 | 24 | 56 | 123 | 74 | 84 | 55 |
| SGC | 294 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 60 | 72 | 57 | 66 |
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 | 219 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 42 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 36 |
| Sweet Caporal | 36 |
| Cycle 1910 | 9 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 84 |
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 the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 726 examples of the Peter Cassidy have been graded, with only 20 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.