1909-11 T206 Wid Conroy (With Bat)
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 984 examples have been graded, with only 33 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 (12)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 597 | 24 | 42 | 82 | 141 | 101 | 117 | 90 |
| SGC | 387 | 9 | 13 | 47 | 65 | 92 | 64 | 97 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 74 |
| Sweet Caporal | 74 |
| Piedmont | 64 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 55 |
| Polar Bear | 52 |
| Old Mill | 30 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 28 |
| Tolstoi | 24 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 24 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 14 |
| El Principe de Gales | 14 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| Cycle 1911 | 8 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 4 |
| Lenox | 3 |
| American Beauty | 3 |
| Uzit | 2 |
| Drum | 2 |
| Unknown back | 109 |
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 the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 984 examples of the Wid Conroy have been graded, with only 33 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.