1951 Bowman Baseball Cards

Set Description

Bowman issued these cards in 1951 increasing the total cards to 324. The fronts are color renditions of photos with the players name in a black strip. The backs are numbered and have a brief bio on the player. The higher number cards 253-324 are harder to find. The set itself is loaded with rookies, with the Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays being the most notable in the set.

Important Notes

Arguably the most significant Bowman set issued, in terms of star and rookie power