1909-11 T206 Vic Willis Bat HOF El Principe De Gales SGC 4.5

The product is a 1909–11 T206 El Principe de Gales (EPDG) Vic Willis “Batting” card graded SGC 4.5 (VG-EX+). This original tobacco-era baseball trading card features Hall of Fame pitcher Vic Willis during his time with the St. Louis Cardinals and is part of the iconic T206 White Border set—the most celebrated pre-war baseball card issue ever produced.

This example carries the desirable El Principe de Gales (EPDG) advertising back, a scarcer and highly sought-after reverse within the T206 series. Issued by the American Tobacco Company for its El Principe de Gales cigarette brand, the bold black-and-white design of the EPDG back makes it especially popular among advanced back collectors pursuing tougher advertising variations.

The “Batting” pose offers a unique depiction of Willis, adding visual diversity compared to his more commonly recognized pitching imagery. Graded SGC 4.5 (VG-EX+), the card presents strong mid-grade eye appeal with moderate corner wear, solid centering, and pleasing color retention consistent with a well-preserved pre-World War I example.

Vic Willis was one of the premier workhorse pitchers of the Deadball Era, winning over 240 games and eventually earning induction into the Hall of Fame. His historic career and team association enhance the long-term desirability of his T206 issues.

As an original English-language, non-autographed tobacco card from 1909–11, this T206 EPDG Vic Willis Batting example represents a scarce advertising back paired with a Hall of Fame subject—making it a valuable and distinguished addition to any serious vintage baseball card collection.