Manufacturer: Bowman
Set Size: 252 Cards
Card Size: 2-1/16” x 3-1/8”
Set Notes: While the 1952 Bowman set is somewhat overlooked when compared to the 1952 Topps issue, it still is an appealing option for many vintage baseball card collectors. Like the 1951 Bowman set, this 1952 issue displays color renderings of each player on the front with a signature type name. The backs are black ink showing players name, stats and some information about the player. While low in rookie card count it is still a great option to get 1952 rookies at value prices compared to the Topps set.
Key Rookies From 1951 Bowman: 5 – Minnie Minoso | 191 – Bob Friend
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1952 Bowman Rookie Card Prices
| Rookie | Card # | Raw | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Minoso | 5 | $75 | $105 | $140 | $200 | $300 | $720 | $1,600 | $8,250 |
| Gil McDougald | 33 | $12 | $20 | $27 | $32 | $40 | $61 | $125 | $1,000 |
| Dave Williams | 178 | $8 | $20 | $22 | $25 | $30 | $78 | $115 | $520 |
| Joe Collins | 181 | $10 | $20 | $30 | - | - | $60 | $120 | $2,600 |
| Bob Friend | 191 | $12 | $15 | $20 | $31 | - | $50 | $105 | $500 |
| Charlie Silvera | 197 | $8 | $20 | $15 | $30 | $30 | $45 | $75 | $360 |
| Roy McMillan | 238 | $10 | $20 | $25 | $32 | $35 | $50 | $130 | $1,300 |
| Billy Loes | 240 | $8 | $20 | $25 | $35 | $50 | $55 | $75 | $375 |
| Lew Burdette | 244 | $12 | $20 | $35 | $40 | $115 | - | $165 | $2,000 |
| Data Updated: March 2026 | |||||||||
Overview of 1952 Bowman Baseball Cards
The 1952 Bowman baseball card set is a significant and popular vintage set among collectors, often referred to as “The Forgotten Set” by some due to the overshadowing fame of the 1952 Topps set.
Set Size and Design: The 1952 Bowman set consists of 252 cards, each measuring 2-1/16″ x 3-1/8″. The design is similar to the 1951 Bowman set, featuring color art reproductions of player photographs on the front. A key change from the previous year was the addition of a facsimile autograph of the player on the card front, replacing a black box that previously contained the player’s name. Card backs typically contain biographical information and statistics.
Rookie Cards: The set features the highly regarded Minnie Minoso rookie card (#5).
Rarity and Value: The high numbers (#218-252) are generally scarcer and more valuable than the low numbers (#1-217), making completing the set a challenge, especially in high grades.
Collecting Challenges: A common characteristic of the 1952 Bowman cards is that they are often found off-centered and miscut, which can affect their grade and value.
Overall, the 1952 Bowman baseball card set remains a highly collectible and historically important issue, representing a significant era in baseball and card collecting.
Popular Rookies From 1952 Bowman Baseball
