1953 Bowman Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

In 1953 Bowman put out two sets of cards. The Series was A full-color set of 160 cards, each beautifully photographed in rich Kodachrome color, with some of the biggest names of the day. To cut down on cost, rather than continuing the set at card #161, Bowman issued a second set featuring black-and-white images of mostly lesser-known players

Size of Cards

Bowman increased the physical dimensions of their cards to 2 1/2" by 3 5/8".

Basic Features

In 1953, Bowman introduced an incredibly straightforward card design: just a player's photo framed by a white border. The Bowman Color set was groundbreaking as it was the first modern collection to include genuine color photographs of players, marking a significant milestone in card production. Bowman released two distinct baseball sets; one showcased the prominent stars of the era in vibrant color, while the other highlighted lesser-known players in black and white. The reverse side of these cards followed a more traditional baseball card format, featuring player statistics and biographical details that closely resembled those found in the 1952 Topps set.

To prevent purchasing a false piece of history, always get a professionally graded card from a recognized provider. In the future, graded cards will be significantly more valuable.

Short Prints

The high numbered cards (#113-160) are the scarcest of the set.

Chicago Cubs 1953 Bowman Color Checklist

Number		Player
7		Harry Chiti RC
30		Phil Cavarretta
42		Tommy Brown
48		Hank Sauer
71		Paul Minner
94		Bob Addis
110		Bob Rush
112		Toby Atwell
122		Bill Serena
144		Warren Hacker
154		Turk Lown
1953 Bowman Black & White
5		Dee Fondy
12		Randy Jackson
37		Hal Jeffcoat
41		Bob Ramazzotti
50		Dutch Leonard
56		Roy Smalley

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1953 Bowman Black and White

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