1909 Polar Bear (T206) Willetts, Ed SGC 3

This 1909 T206 Polar Bear card features Ed Willetts (listed as Willett), a key contributor to the early Detroit Tigers teams of the deadball era. The T206 set remains the most iconic baseball card release in history, and the Polar Bear back adds a distinct tobacco brand variation to this historic piece.

Graded SGC 3, this card offers a tangible connection to the early days of the American League, preserved with authentic wear that reflects its century-long history.

Card Details

• Year: 1909
• Set: Polar Bear (T206)
• Subject: Willetts, Ed
• Grading Company: SGC
• Grade: 3

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 6
• Population in Higher Grades: 6
• Total Graded Population: 41

Career Highlights

• Played for the Wichita Jobbers of the Western Association from 1905 to 1906.
• Played for the Detroit Tigers of the American League from 1906 to 1913.
• Played for the St. Louis Terriers of the Federal League from 1914 to 1915.
• Played for the Salt Lake City Bees of the Pacific Coast League from 1918 to 1919.
• Recognized as an American League champion with the Detroit Tigers.