1955 Bowman Baseball Cards
Set Info
Manufacturer: Bowman
Year of Issue: 1955
Set Size: 220 Cards
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-3/4”
Series
High Series: 225-320
Set Description
This final set produced by Bowman in 1955-featured fronts with color photographs of players inside TV’s. The backs are numbered and have bios and stats on the player. High numbered cards 225-320 are scarcer.
Price Guide (Complete Set)
- VG – $900
- EX – $1500
- NM – $3000
Key Rookies
- 68 – Elston Howard
Key Stars
- 179 – Hank Aaron
- 184 – Willie Mays
- 202 – Mickey Mantle
- 242 – Ernie Banks
Errors & Variations
- No significant errors or variations
Important Notes
- Numbers 1-64 have a tan wood grain border
- Numbers 65-320 have a dark wood grain border
- These cards are commonly found with length variations due to the cutting techniques used.
- Very condition sensitive due to the dark borders









