1952 Bowman-The Forgotten Set

Number of Cards

252 cards in this historical set with 15 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are approximately 2 1/16" by 3 1/8"

Basic Features

Positioned between two legendary sets from the hobby, 1951 and 1953 Bowman, and up against the legendary 52 Topps series. It's true that the 1952 Bowman set is neglected; in fact, some enthusiasts have even dubbed it the forgotten set.

Card fronts feature artistic reproductions of player photos and facsimile autographs. The backs boast personal data, biographical information, the card number, and details on a mail-in offer.

Released in seven 36-card series, down from the 1951 issue. Cards from the first two series (#1 to 72) can be uncovered with clean white borders and clear pictures or with brownish borders and dull-looking pictures. Cards from the final series (#217 to 252) are generally more difficult to track down than those from the earlier series.

Chicago Cubs 1952 Bowman Checklist

Number	Player
16	Turk Lown RC
22	Willard Ramsdell
32	Eddie Miksis
64	Roy Smalley
88	Bruce Edwards
104	Hal Jeffcoat
126	Phil Cavarretta
136	Gene Hermanski
144	Joe Hatton
159	Dutch Leonard
175	Randy Jackson RC
195	Frank Baumholtz
211	Paul Minner RC
231	Dee Fondy RC
247	Johnny Pramesa