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