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1950s Bowman

1950s Bowman

Explore the Vibrant World of 1950s Bowman Baseball Cards (1950-1955)

Celebrate the early days of post-war baseball cards with the iconic 1950s Bowman sets (1950-1955). Witness a revolution in card design with crisp, colorful player photos replacing the black and white renditions of the past.

  • Pioneering Color Photography: Bowman's 1950 set introduced high-quality color photos, featuring close-up action shots and detailed backgrounds, forever changing the landscape of baseball cards.
  • A Treasure Trove for Rookie Card Enthusiasts: Look for notable rookie cards of future Hall of Famers like Mickey Mantle, Don Newcombe, Hank Bauer, and Al Rosen.
  • A Legacy Put On Hold: After the 1955 Bowman Baseball release, Topps aquired the Bowman brand and ceased production for 34 years until they revived they brand in 1989.

Uncover the captivating story of 1950s Bowman baseball cards and discover the gems that launched a golden age in card collecting.

  • 1950 Bowman Granny Hamner #204 PSA 2 front of card

    1950 Bowman Granny Hamner #204 PSA 2

    Bowman

    $24.95
    Part of the 1950 Bowman issue, this card #204 presents Granny Hamner of the Philadelphia Phillies. The recorded certification is 17783603, with the grade listed as PSA 2.
    Set:
    1950 Bowman
    Subject:
    Granny Hamner
    Grader:
    PSA
    Grade:
    2
    Certification #:
    17783603
    Card #:
    204
    Team:
    Philadelphia Phillies
    Year:
    1950
    Decade:
    1950s
    Sport:
    Baseball
    Graded:
    Yes
    $24.95
  • 1950 Bowman Bob Chesnes #70 PSA 5 front of card

    1950 Bowman Bob Chesnes #70 PSA 5

    Bowman

    $29.95
    Bob Chesnes of the Pittsburgh Pirates is shown on the 1950 Bowman #70 card. The card is graded PSA 5 under certification 49053677.
    Set:
    1950 Bowman
    Subject:
    Bob Chesnes
    Grader:
    PSA
    Grade:
    5
    Certification #:
    49053677
    Card #:
    70
    Team:
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    Year:
    1950
    Decade:
    1950s
    Sport:
    Baseball
    Graded:
    Yes
    $29.95
  • 1950 Bowman Neil Berry #241 SGC 6 front of card

    1950 Bowman Neil Berry #241 SGC 6

    Bowman

    $29.95
    On this 1950 Bowman #241 card, the subject is Neil Berry of the Detroit Tigers. Certification 1257951-026 records the card at SGC 6.
    Set:
    1950 Bowman
    Subject:
    Neil Berry
    Grader:
    SGC
    Grade:
    6
    Certification #:
    1257951-026
    Card #:
    241
    Team:
    Detroit Tigers
    Year:
    1950
    Decade:
    1950s
    Sport:
    Baseball
    Graded:
    Yes
    $29.95
  • 1950 Bowman Owen Friend #189 PSA 5 front of card

    1950 Bowman Owen Friend #189 PSA 5

    Bowman

    $37.95
    Issued in the 1950 Bowman run, this card #189 depicts Owen Friend of the St. Louis Browns. The PSA record lists grade 5 and certification 15493459.
    Set:
    1950 Bowman
    Subject:
    Owen Friend
    Grader:
    PSA
    Grade:
    5
    Certification #:
    15493459
    Card #:
    189
    Team:
    St. Louis Browns
    Year:
    1950
    Decade:
    1950s
    Sport:
    Baseball
    Graded:
    Yes
    $37.95
  • 1950 Bowman Mickey Harris #160 PSA 5 front of card 1950 Bowman Mickey Harris #160 PSA 5 back of card

    1950 Bowman Mickey Harris #160 PSA 5

    Bowman

    $38.95
    The 1950 Bowman #160 card shows Mickey Harris of the Washington Senators. Its certification is 26935783, with a PSA grade of 5.
    Set:
    1950 Bowman
    Subject:
    Mickey Harris
    Grader:
    PSA
    Grade:
    5
    Certification #:
    26935783
    Card #:
    160
    Team:
    Washington Senators
    Year:
    1950
    Decade:
    1950s
    Sport:
    Baseball
    Graded:
    Yes
    $38.95
  • 1955 Bowman Gil Hodges #158 Brooklyn Dodgers HOF PSA 2 front of card 1955 Bowman Gil Hodges #158 Brooklyn Dodgers HOF PSA 2 back of card

    1955 Bowman Gil Hodges #158 Brooklyn Dodgers HOF PSA 2

    Bowman

    $39.95
    The subject identified on this 1955 Bowman card is Hall of Famer Gil Hodges of the Brooklyn Dodgers. The card is listed at PSA 2 under certification 74015722.
    Set:
    1955 Bowman
    Subject:
    Gil Hodges
    Team:
    Brooklyn Dodgers
    Grader:
    PSA
    Grade:
    2
    Certification #:
    74015722
    Year:
    1955
    Decade:
    1950s
    Sport:
    Baseball
    Graded:
    Yes
    Hall of Fame:
    Yes
    $39.95
  • 1950 Bowman Mel Parnell #1 SGC 1.5 front of card 1950 Bowman Mel Parnell #1 SGC 1.5 back of card

    1950 Bowman Mel Parnell #1 SGC 1.5

    Bowman

    $44.95
    Shown on this 1950 Bowman #1 card is Mel Parnell of the Boston Red Sox. Certification 4906622 appears on the SGC label with grade 1.5.
    Set:
    1950 Bowman
    Subject:
    Mel Parnell
    Grader:
    SGC
    Grade:
    1.5
    Certification #:
    4906622
    Card #:
    1
    Team:
    Boston Red Sox
    Year:
    1950
    Decade:
    1950s
    Sport:
    Baseball
    Graded:
    Yes
    $44.95
  • 1952 Bowman Ray Coleman Collector's Collection SGC 6.5 front of card 1952 Bowman Ray Coleman Collector's Collection SGC 6.5 back of card

    1952 Bowman Ray Coleman Collector's Collection SGC 6.5

    Bowman

    $44.95
    The 1952 Bowman release features Ray Coleman on this card in the Collector's Collection variation. The grading label shows SGC 6.5, certification 1295870-185.
    Set:
    1952 Bowman
    Subject:
    Ray Coleman
    Variation:
    Collector's Collection
    Grader:
    SGC
    Grade:
    6.5
    Certification #:
    1295870-185
    Year:
    1952
    Decade:
    1950s
    Sport:
    Baseball
    Graded:
    Yes
    $44.95
  • 1952 Bowman Sid Hudson #123 PSA 5 front of card 1952 Bowman Sid Hudson #123 PSA 5 Back of card

    1952 Bowman Sid Hudson #123 PSA 5

    Bowman

    $44.95
    The 1952 Bowman #123 card presents Sid Hudson of the Washington Senators. This card's recorded result is PSA 5, certification 12589788.
    Set:
    1952 Bowman
    Subject:
    Sid Hudson
    Grader:
    PSA
    Grade:
    5
    Certification #:
    12589788
    Card #:
    123
    Team:
    Washington Senators
    Year:
    1952
    Decade:
    1950s
    Sport:
    Baseball
    Graded:
    Yes
    $44.95
  • 1950 Bowman George Kell #8 SGC 1 front of card 1950 Bowman George Kell #8 SGC 1 Back of card

    1950 Bowman George Kell #8 HOF SGC 1

    Bowman

    $49.95
    Hall of Famer George Kell appears on this 1950 Bowman #8 card. Certification 5547916 records the card at SGC 1.
    Set:
    1950 Bowman
    Subject:
    George Kell
    Grader:
    SGC
    Grade:
    1
    Certification #:
    5547916
    Card #:
    8
    Year:
    1950
    Decade:
    1950s
    Sport:
    Baseball
    Graded:
    Yes
    Hall of Fame:
    Yes
    $49.95
  • 1950 Bowman Robin Roberts #32 SGC 1 front of card

    1950 Bowman Robin Roberts #32 HOF SGC 1

    Bowman

    $49.95
    The 1950 Bowman #32 card shows Hall of Famer Robin Roberts of the Philadelphia Phillies. Grade 1 is recorded by SGC under certification 2463107.
    Set:
    1950 Bowman
    Subject:
    Robin Roberts
    Grader:
    SGC
    Grade:
    1
    Certification #:
    2463107
    Card #:
    32
    Team:
    Philadelphia Phillies
    Year:
    1950
    Decade:
    1950s
    Sport:
    Baseball
    Graded:
    Yes
    Hall of Fame:
    Yes
    $49.95
  • 1951 Bowman John Antonelli #243 SGC 5 front of card

    1951 Bowman John Antonelli #243 SGC 5

    Bowman

    $49.95
    Issued in the 1951 Bowman run, this card #243 depicts John Antonelli of the Boston Braves. The card's certification 4495781 carries an SGC grade of 5.
    Set:
    1951 Bowman
    Subject:
    John Antonelli
    Grader:
    SGC
    Grade:
    5
    Certification #:
    4495781
    Card #:
    243
    Team:
    Boston Braves
    Year:
    1951
    Decade:
    1950s
    Sport:
    Baseball
    Graded:
    Yes
    $49.95
  • 1954 Bowman Pete Castiglione #174 CSG 7.5 front of card 1954 Bowman Pete Castiglione #174 CSG 7.5 Back of card

    1954 Bowman Pete Castiglione #174 CSG 7.5

    Bowman

    $54.95
    Pete Castiglione of the St. Louis Cardinals is depicted on this 1954 Bowman #174 card. The CSG certification entry 1029995102 records grade 7.5.
    Set:
    1954 Bowman
    Subject:
    Pete Castiglione
    Grader:
    CSG
    Grade:
    7.5
    Certification #:
    1029995102
    Card #:
    174
    Team:
    St. Louis Cardinals
    Year:
    1954
    Decade:
    1950s
    Sport:
    Baseball
    Graded:
    Yes
    $54.95