1909-11 T206 Wid Conroy (Fielding)
1909–11 T206 Wid Conroy
Washington Senators · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Wid Conroy (“Fielding” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Wid Conroy, a member of the historic Washington Senators (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 726 examples have been graded, with only 16 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Wid Conroy
Born 1877 in Philadelphia, PA (d. 1959), Wid Conroy was a right-handed third baseman who debuted in 1901 and played 11 major-league seasons. He batted .248 with 1,257 hits, 22 home runs, and 262 stolen bases in 1,374 games.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 444 | 11 | 27 | 46 | 104 | 100 | 88 | 68 |
| SGC | 282 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 53 | 52 | 58 | 87 |
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 1909 | 111 |
| Piedmont | 83 |
| Sweet Caporal | 58 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 45 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 30 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 20 |
| Old Mill | 10 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Unknown back | 78 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 8 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 137 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 24 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 72 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 31 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Wid Conroy card?
The Wid Conroy (Fielding) 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 Washington Senators player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 726 examples of the Wid Conroy have been graded, with only 16 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Wid Conroy come with?
The Wid Conroy is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Wid Conroy 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.