1909–11 T206 Wid Conroy
Washington Senators · American League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Wid Conroy (“With Bat” 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 350-460 series, known with 12 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 958 examples have been graded, with only 32 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 (12)
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 | 571 | 23 | 42 | 79 | 135 | 96 | 112 | 84 |
| SGC | 387 | 9 | 13 | 47 | 65 | 92 | 64 | 97 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 72 |
| Sweet Caporal | 70 |
| Piedmont | 62 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 53 |
| Polar Bear | 49 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 28 |
| Old Mill | 28 |
| Tolstoi | 24 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 23 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 13 |
| El Principe de Gales | 13 |
| Cycle 1911 | 8 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 4 |
| Lenox | 3 |
| American Beauty | 3 |
| Uzit | 2 |
| Drum | 2 |
| Unknown back | 101 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 4 |
| Cycle 1911 | 8 |
| Drum 1910 | 2 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 10 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 16 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 82 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 54 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 46 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 20 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 95 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 30 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 7 |
| Uzit 1909-11 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Wid Conroy card?
The Wid Conroy (With Bat) 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 12 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 958 examples of the Wid Conroy have been graded, with only 32 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 12 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi, Uzit. 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.
Other poses of Wid Conroy
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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.