1948 Bowman Marty Marion Rookie Card #40

Manufacturer: Bowman
Set: 1948 Bowman Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Marty Marion
Position/Team: Shortstop for Cardinals
Card #: 40
Card Size: 2-1/16” x 2-1/2”

Card Value Snapshot: Raw/Ungraded: $20 | Grade 7: $320
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Martin “Marty” Whiteford Marion, also known by the nicknames “Mr. Shortstop” and “The Octopus” due to his unusually long arms and exceptional defensive range, was a highly celebrated shortstop. He was a cornerstone of the dominant St. Louis Cardinals teams of that era and later went on to a career in managing. Marion was a key member of the Cardinals’ dynasty in the 1940s, winning three World Series championships (1942, 1944, 1946). He was selected to the All-Star team eight consecutive times.

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Pricing Data For This Rookie Card

Tracking the current market value for the 1948 Bowman Marty Marion Card #40. Below, find updated pricing data for ungraded (raw) copies, as well as verified PSA graded sales trends collected from secondary marketplaces.

Raw/Ungraded: $20
Grade 1: $30
Grade 2: -
Grade 3: $60
Grade 4: $100
Grade 5: $155
Grade 6: $160
Grade 7: $320
Grade 8: $1,000
Grade 9: -

Data Updated: July 2026

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