1949 Bowman
1949 · Bowman Gum, Inc. (Philadelphia, PA)
240-card 1949 Bowman set, famous for its rookie crop: Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Duke Snider, Satchel Paige, Bob Lemon, and Richie Ashburn.
Key Facts
- Release
- 1949
- Manufacturer
- Bowman Gum, Inc. (Philadelphia, PA)
- Distribution
- One card plus gum per pack, 1949
- Card stock
- Color-tinted photos on cardstock, 2¹⁄₁₆″ × 2½″
- Series
- Issued in series; high numbers (#145–240) scarcer
- Total cards
- 240
Key Cards
Jackie Robinson (#50)
Robinson’s Bowman rookie-era card.
Roy Campanella (#84)
Campy rookie card.
Duke Snider (#226)
The Duke of Flatbush — rookie card.
Satchel Paige (#224)
Paige’s Bowman rookie-era card.
Bob Lemon (#238)
Indians HOF ace — rookie card.
Richie Ashburn (#214)
Whiz Kids star — rookie card.
Stan Musial (#24)
The Man.
Warren Spahn (#33)
Braves ace.
Ralph Kiner (#29)
Home run champ.
Yogi Berra (#60)
Yankees catcher.
Pee Wee Reese (#36)
Dodgers captain.
Robin Roberts (#46)
Phillies ace — rookie card.