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
William Edward "Wid" Conroy was a speedy, versatile deadball-era infielder whose T206 card captures him with the Washington Senators, his final major-league stop. A Philadelphia-area product, he broke into pro ball in 1896 with Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and reached the majors with the Milwaukee Brewers when the American League gained big-league status in 1901. After a 1902 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates—where he backed up and briefly spelled Honus Wagner at shortstop—Conroy became an original New York Highlander (today's Yankees), starting at third base in the franchise's first home game in 1903 and anchoring the infield through 1908. Sold to Washington in 1909, he played his last three seasons there, mostly at third. Over 11 big-league years he collected 1,257 hits, 22 home runs, and a .248 average, prized for range, base-running smarts, and speed—he tied for second in AL steals in 1907 with 41, behind only Ty Cobb. His nickname traces to "Widow," reportedly for his protective, motherly interest in younger neighborhood boys. He died in 1959.
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Confirmed backs (4)
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 | 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 this T206 card?
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.
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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 2026-08-28.