1948-49 Leaf
1948-1949 · Leaf Gum Co. (Chicago, IL)
One of the first post-war color sets, skip-numbered 1-168 (98 cards). Iconic rookies: Jackie Robinson, Satchel Paige, Stan Musial, plus a Babe Ruth.
Key Facts
- Release
- 1948–1949
- Manufacturer
- Leaf Gum Co. (Chicago, IL)
- Distribution
- Gum-pack insert, 1948–49
- Card stock
- Hand-colored photos, 2⅜″ × 2⅞″
- Series
- Skip-numbered 1–168 (98 cards issued)
- Total cards
- 98
Key Cards
Jackie Robinson (#79)
One of Robinson’s earliest cards — a hobby landmark.
Satchel Paige (#8)
Paige rookie card.
Babe Ruth (#3)
The Bambino — a post-war Leaf classic.
Stan Musial (#4)
The Man, early issue.
Joe DiMaggio (#1)
The set leadoff — Yankee Clipper.
Ted Williams (#76)
The Splendid Splinter.
Warren Spahn (#32)
Braves ace lefty.
Ralph Kiner (#91)
Pirates slugger.
Johnny Mize (#46)
The Big Cat.
Bob Feller (#93)
Indians fireballer.
Honus Wagner (#70)
The Flying Dutchman — a coaching-era card.
Lou Boudreau (#106)
Player-manager Hall of Famer.