1948 Bowman
1948 · Bowman Gum, Inc. (Philadelphia, PA)
Bowman's 48-card 1948 debut — the first major post-war gum set. Loaded with rookies: Stan Musial, Yogi Berra, Ralph Kiner, and Warren Spahn.
Key Facts
- Release
- 1948
- Manufacturer
- Bowman Gum, Inc. (Philadelphia, PA)
- Distribution
- One card plus gum per pack, 1948
- Card stock
- Black-and-white photos on gray cardstock, 2¹⁄₁₆″ × 2½″
- Series
- Single 48-card series
- Total cards
- 48
Key Cards
Stan Musial (#36)
The Man — his first Bowman card.
Yogi Berra (#6)
Berra rookie card.
Ralph Kiner (#3)
NL home run king.
Warren Spahn (#18)
Spahn rookie card.
Phil Rizzuto (#8)
Scooter rookie card.
Bob Feller (#5)
Rapid Robert — famous 5a/5b name-on-back variation.
Johnny Mize (#4)
The Big Cat.
Red Schoendienst (#38)
Cardinals HOF second baseman, rookie card.
Bob Elliott (#1)
The set leadoff — reigning NL MVP.
Enos Slaughter (#17)
Cardinals Hall of Famer.
Johnny Sain (#12)
“Spahn and Sain” — Braves ace.
Tommy Henrich (#19)
Old Reliable of the Yankees.