1909 Polar Bear (T206) Willis, Vic With Bat SGC 2

This 1909 Polar Bear (T206) card features Hall of Fame pitcher Vic Willis in his classic "With Bat" pose. As a cornerstone of early 20th-century baseball, Willis's presence in the landmark T206 set remains highly prized by vintage collectors, especially when paired with the desirable Polar Bear tobacco brand back.

Card Details

• Year: 1909
• Set: Polar Bear (T206)
• Subject: Vic Willis
• Parallel: With Bat
• Grading Company: SGC
• Grade: 2

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 13
• Population in Higher Grades: 22
• Total Graded Population: 61

Career Highlights

• Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995.
• World Series champion with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1909.
• Played for the Boston Beaneaters (National League) from 1898 to 1905.
• Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (National League) from 1906 to 1909.
• Played for the St. Louis Cardinals (National League) in 1910.
• Led the National League in ERA, shutouts, and fewest hits allowed per game in 1899, while also throwing a no-hitter.
• Led the National League in strikeouts in 1901 and 1902.